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The average train between Buxton and Preston takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Buxton to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 10m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Buxton to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Buxton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buxton is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 16m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 27m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 47m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 47m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 47m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 47m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 47m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 47m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 47m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 47m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 47m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 47m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 6m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buxton to Preston? 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 Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Buxton to Preston via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 9m.

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