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The average train between Bedford and Buxton takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford 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.

5h 13m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
  2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stockporttrain train
  3. Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain train
4h 53m
£63–102

Bedford to Buxton train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Buxton at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited10h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 51m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 54m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 51m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 54m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 51m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 54m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 56m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Buxton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bedford to Buxton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Buxton, Derbyshire, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Buxton via Kettering, Leicester, Nuneaton, and Stockport in around 4h 53m.

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