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Chelmsford to Buxton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Buxton takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Buxton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 24m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£96
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Stockporttrain train
  3. Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain train
4h 31m
£82–131

Chelmsford to Buxton train times

Trains run hourly between Chelmsford and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Buxton at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 57m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Buxton? 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: 228 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Buxton via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Stockport in around 4h 31m.

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