Train Preston to Buxton from £25 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Buxton takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Buxton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 5m
Duration: 55 mi
Distance: £25
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Buxton

2h 29m

£20–40

Preston to Buxton train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Buxton at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

3:50 PM → 5:55 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
4:20 PM → 6:21 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
4:51 PM → 6:55 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 7:21 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:25 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 7:50 AM
2h • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:21 AM
2h • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:25 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 7:50 AM
2h • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:21 AM
2h • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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