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Trip Overview

The average train between Buxton and Wakefield takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Buxton to Wakefield. 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 39m
Duration
63 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2h 46m
£19–34

Buxton to Wakefield train times

Trains run hourly between Buxton and Wakefield. 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 Wakefield at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express8h 6m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 13m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 20m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 18m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 13m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 20m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 18m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 13m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 20m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 18m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buxton to Wakefield? 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.

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  • Distance: 63.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Buxton to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 46m.

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