The average train between Ellesmere Port and Buxton takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Buxton at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ellesmere Port 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Buxton station via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Ellesmere Port to Buxton train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.
Ellesmere Port to Buxton train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Buxton station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Buxton train tickets online with Merseyrail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Buxton is 66 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Buxton via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Stockport in around 3h 36m.