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Trip Overview

The average train between Buxton and Cardiff takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Buxton to Cardiff. 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 9m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Buxton to Stockporttrain train Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly
  2. Take the train from Stockport to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 39m
£61–101

Buxton to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Buxton and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buxton is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales5h 22m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 2m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 53m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 2m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 53m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 2m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 53m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 2m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales3h 53m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales4h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buxton to Cardiff? 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 Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 181.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Buxton, Derbyshire, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Buxton to Cardiff Central via Stockport in around 4h 39m.

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