The average train between Swansea and Buxton takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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 every 4 hours between Swansea and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Buxton at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Buxton station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Swansea to Buxton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Buxton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Swansea to Buxton train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Swansea and Buxton is 228.3 km. The road distance is 365 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Stockport every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–150 and the journey takes 4h 5m.