The average train between Leicester and Buxton takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Buxton at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Nuneaton station and arriving at Buxton station via Stockport station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Leicester to Buxton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Nuneaton station.
Leicester to Buxton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Buxton station.
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The distance between Leicester and Buxton is 86.3 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Buxton via Nuneaton and Stockport in around 3h 30m.