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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Buxton takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Swindon 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.

4h 52m
Duration
165 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
  2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Macclesfieldtrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 6m
£69–114

Swindon to Buxton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Swindon and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Buxton at 9:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited10h 52m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited10h 52m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited10h 52m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited10h 52m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Swindon to Buxton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 165.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Market Place via Cheltenham Spa, Macclesfield, and Bus Station in around 5h 6m.

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