The average train between Windermere and Buxton takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Windermere 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 Windermere and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Buxton at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Buxton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Windermere to Buxton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Buxton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Buxton station.
Book your Windermere to Buxton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Windermere and Buxton is 140.9 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Buxton via Oxenholme Lake District and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 46m.