The average train between Sunderland and Buxton takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Buxton at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Buxton station via Doncaster station and Stockport station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Sunderland to Buxton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Buxton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Buxton station.
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The distance between Sunderland and Buxton is 186.4 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Buxton via Newcastle, Doncaster, and Stockport in around 5h 18m.