The average train between Shrewsbury and Buxton takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Buxton at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Buxton station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Shrewsbury to Buxton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Buxton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Buxton station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Buxton train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Buxton is 83 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Buxton via Stockport in around 2h 25m.