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Trip Overview

The average train between Buxton and Cambridge takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Buxton to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 40m
Duration
252 mi
Distance
£107
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Buxton to Stockporttrain train
  2. Take the train from Stockport to London Eustontrain train
  3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
4h 24m
£92–151

Buxton to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between Buxton and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buxton is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern4h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern4h • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern4h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern4h • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern4h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern5h 21m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern4h 17m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastGreat Northern4h 21m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buxton to Cambridge? 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 Buxton to Cambridge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 251.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Buxton to Cambridge via Stockport, London Euston, and King's Cross in around 4h 24m.

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