Wakefield to Buxton Trains

Wakefield to Buxton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Buxton takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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.

2h 37m
Duration: 63 mi
Distance: £29
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 38m

£23–42

Wakefield to Buxton train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Buxton. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Buxton at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

10:33 PM → 7:23 AM
Arrives next day
8h 50m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

3:57 AM → 7:23 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

3:57 AM → 7:23 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
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