The average train between Chelmsford and Buxton takes 4h 23m 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.
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 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Buxton station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Chelmsford to Buxton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Buxton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Buxton station.
Book your Chelmsford to Buxton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Buxton is 233.6 km. The road distance is 367 km.
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.