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Derby to Buxton Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There are usually 8 daily train trips available from Derby to Buxton. Traveling by train from Derby to Buxton usually takes 2 hours and 38 minutes, but the fastest East Midlands Trains + Connections train can make the trip in 2 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 30 mi (48 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 20m |
| Lowest price | $62.10 |
| Most frequent service | CrossCountry + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Derby to Buxton?
2 train services operate from Derby to Buxton. CrossCountry + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 5 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry + Connections | 5 | 2h 44m | $62.10 |
| East Midlands Trains + Connections | 3 | 2h 29m | $62.10 |
CrossCountry + Connections train tickets from Derby to Buxton start from $62, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 CrossCountry + Connections schedules to Buxton. CrossCountry + Connections in Derby leaves from Derby Train Station . And in Buxton trains arrive at Buxton Train Station .
From Derby to Buxton train travel on CrossCountry + Connections takes 2 hours and 44 minutes. If you are looking to get to Buxton faster, CrossCountry + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 20 minutes.
East Midlands Trains + Connections train tickets from Derby to Buxton start from $62, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 East Midlands Trains + Connections schedules to Buxton. East Midlands Trains + Connections in Derby leaves from Derby Train Station . And in Buxton trains arrive at Buxton Train Station .
From Derby to Buxton train travel on East Midlands Trains + Connections takes 2 hours and 29 minutes. If you are looking to get to Buxton faster, East Midlands Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Derby to Buxton
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Derby to Buxton on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Derby at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Buxton to Derby.
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Station Information
Where is the train station in Derby?
Main departure station: Derby Train Station
There is one train station in Derby.
All train stations in Derby:
Derby Train Station
Where is the train station in Buxton?
Main arrival station: Buxton Train Station
Buxton has one train station.
All train stations in Buxton:
Buxton Train Station
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