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Southport to Buxton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southport and Buxton takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport 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 8m
Duration
62 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain train Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Buxton
3h 2m
£20–38

Southport to Buxton train times

Trains run hourly between Southport and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Buxton at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southport 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 Southport to Buxton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 62.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Buxton via Bolton and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 2m.

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