The average train between Welshpool and Buxton takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Welshpool 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 2 hours between Welshpool and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welshpool is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Buxton at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Welshpool station and arriving at Buxton station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Welshpool to Buxton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Welshpool to Buxton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Buxton station.
Book your Welshpool to Buxton train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Welshpool and Buxton is 106.2 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Welshpool to Buxton via Shrewsbury and Stockport in around 3h 35m.