The average train between Swindon and Buxton takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Swindon and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Buxton at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Buxton station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Swindon to Buxton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Buxton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Buxton station.
Book your Swindon to Buxton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Swindon and Buxton is 189.2 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Buxton via Bristol Parkway and Stockport in around 5h 24m.