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Trip Overview

The average train between Formby and Buxton takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Formby 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.

3h 4m
Duration
71 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Stockporttrain train
  3. Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain train
3h 27m
£24–51

Formby to Buxton train times

Trains run hourly between Formby and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Buxton at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MerseyrailEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 45m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MerseyrailEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 47m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 45m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Formby 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 Formby to Buxton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 70.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Buxton via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Stockport in around 3h 27m.

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