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Chester to Buxton trains

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The average train between Chester and Buxton takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

2h 9m
Duration
64 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chester to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Stockporttrain train
  3. Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain train
2h 25m
£21–40

Chester to Buxton train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Buxton at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 19m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 25m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 57m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 25m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 57m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 25m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 57m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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.

Map of how to get from Chester to Buxton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 64.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Buxton via Crewe and Stockport in around 2h 25m.

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