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The average train between Buxton and Southport takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Buxton to Southport. 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 54m
Duration
62 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly
  2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
2h 55m
£19–39

Buxton to Southport train times

Trains run hourly between Buxton and Southport. 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 Southport at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buxton to Southport? 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 Southport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 62.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Buxton to Southport via Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton in around 2h 55m.

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