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The average train between Fort William and Buxton takes 10h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 39m. 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 5:37 PM which arrives into Buxton at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 10h 59m. 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 Manchester Piccadilly station via Glasgow Queen Street station and Preston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
Fort William to Buxton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Buxton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Fort William and Buxton is 445.2 km. The road distance is 550 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Buxton via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 9h 29m.
