The average train between Dumfries and Buxton takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries 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 Dumfries and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Buxton at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Buxton station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Dumfries to Buxton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Buxton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Buxton station.
Book your Dumfries to Buxton train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Dumfries and Buxton is 229.9 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Buxton via Carlisle and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 55m.