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Trip Overview

The average train between Buxton and Skipton takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Buxton to Skipton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 37m
Duration
94 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain train
  3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
3h 36m
£28–52

Buxton to Skipton train times

Trains run hourly between Buxton and Skipton. 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 Skipton at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buxton to Skipton? 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 Skipton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 93.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Buxton to Skipton via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in around 3h 36m.

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