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Trip Overview

The average train between Buxton and Perth takes 6h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Buxton to Perth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 57m
Duration
308 mi
Distance
£116
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
6h 29m
£81–184

Buxton to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between Buxton and Perth. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buxton is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Perth at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 55m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 53m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 55m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 53m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 55m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 53m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 55m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buxton to Perth? 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 Perth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 308.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Buxton, Derbyshire, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Buxton to Perth via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 29m.

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