Train Retford to Buxton from £37 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Buxton takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford 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.

3h 38m
Duration: 78 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
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Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain

3h 8m

£28–57

Retford to Buxton train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Buxton at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

2:38 PM → 5:21 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
2:59 PM → 5:55 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 6:55 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
4:53 PM → 7:55 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

7:19 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 11:53 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 12:53 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

7:19 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 11:53 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 12:53 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

10:49 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
12:50 PM → 3:51 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 5:51 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
4:47 PM → 7:51 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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