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Outbound fromNottingham to Buxton by train
It takes an average of 5h 8m to travel from Nottingham to Buxton by train, over a distance of around 38 miles (62 km). There are normally 29 trains per day travelling from Nottingham to Buxton and tickets for this journey start from £16.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:18 | |
| Departure station | Nottingham | |
| Arrival station | Buxton | |
| Journey time | From 2h 35m | |
| Distance | 38 miles (62 km) | |
| Frequency | 29 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £16.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast |
Travelling from Nottingham to Buxton by train
Looking to travel from Nottingham to Buxton by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 8 minutes to travel from Nottingham to Buxton by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 35 minutes though. You'll usually find 29 trains per day running along the 38 miles (62 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Buxton, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express to get to Buxton. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Nottingham to Buxton in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £16.20.
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Cheap train tickets from Nottingham to Buxton
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Nottingham to Buxton is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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