The average train between Fort William and Buxton takes 13h 3m and the fastest train takes 9h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Buxton at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 13h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Buxton station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
Fort William to Buxton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Buxton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Fort William to Buxton train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Buxton is 445.2 km. The road distance is 582 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Buxton via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Lancaster, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 9h 30m.