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Trip Overview

The average train between Buxton and Wigan takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Buxton to Wigan. 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 35m
Duration
43 mi
Distance
£19
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 Victoria to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Leeds - Wigan Wallgate / ...
2h 16m
£14–29

Buxton to Wigan train times

Trains run hourly between Buxton and Wigan. 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 Wigan at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 29m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkNorthern Trains Limited2h 4m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buxton to Wigan? 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 Wigan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 42.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a train from Buxton to Wigan Wallgate via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 16m.

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