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The cheapest and fastest trains from Buxton to Manchester
Showing times and prices for Mar 21
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
33 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Buxton to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Buxton to Manchester will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Fast trains
Of the 6 trains that leave Buxton for Manchester on Sat, Mar 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct trains cover the 33 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
L0589208:16AM1h00
Buxton station (BUX)09:16AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
€71One-way
0 transfers
Y2517409:15AM1h01
Buxton station (BUX)10:16AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
€81One-way
0 transfers
L0589708:45AM1h02
Buxton station (BUX)09:47AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
€81One-way
0 transfers
L0592611:46AM1h01
Buxton station (BUX)12:47PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
€111One-way
0 transfers
L0591610:46AM1h01
Buxton station (BUX)11:47AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
€111One-way
0 transfers
L0589208:16AM1h00
Buxton station (BUX)09:16AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
€71One-way
0 transfers
Y2517409:15AM1h01
Buxton station (BUX)10:16AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
€81One-way
0 transfers
L0592611:46AM1h01
Buxton station (BUX)12:47PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
€111One-way
0 transfers
L0591610:46AM1h01
Buxton station (BUX)11:47AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
€111One-way
0 transfers
L0590709:46AM1h01
Buxton station (BUX)10:47AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
€171One-way
0 transfers
Live departures
Buxton to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Buxton to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 5:45 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L05892 | 8:16 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 1h00 | 9:16 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L05897 | 8:45 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 1h02 | 9:47 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y25174 | 9:15 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 1h01 | 10:16 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L05907 | 9:46 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 1h01 | 10:47 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L05916 | 10:46 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 1h01 | 11:47 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L05926 | 11:46 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 1h01 | 12:47 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Buxton to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Buxton to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 33 km distance in 59m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 33 km |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 05:35 |
Last train 23:16 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Buxton to Manchester trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Buxton and Manchester from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
59m
Cheapest Price
€5
Northern Rail (3) frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Buxton to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Buxton to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Buxton to Manchester can start from as little as €5 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Buxton to Manchester is €8; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Buxton to Manchester is 59m to travel the 33 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Buxton to Manchester leaves at 5:35 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Buxton to Manchester leaves at 11:16 PM.
Yes,there are 6 direct trains a day from Buxton to Manchester with Northern Rail (3). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Buxton to Manchester, you can count on Northern Rail (3) for the best way to get you to Manchester. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Buxton and Manchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Manchester from Buxton is worth doing with a journey time of 59m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Buxton to Manchester is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Buxton and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Buxton to Manchester
Buxton
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Buxton is Buxton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Buxton for your trip from Buxton to Manchester.
Buxton
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:50 - 20:00 Sunday 08:15 - 22:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - This station only has tactile paving on platform 2 - Level access from Ticket Office or side gate from car park onto both platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Buxton
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stops are located on Station Road directly outside the station. To walk into the town centre, cross the road at the pelican crossing and turn left down the hill. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement buses will pick up/drop off in the station car park.
The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your journey to Manchester from Buxton.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transit options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Distance to city center
13 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Manchester Airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
Levenshulme
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:20 - 19:35 Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C station, From Albert Road up 20 steps to reach the ticket office, then for services to Manchester up a further 26 steps onto the platform. For Services towards Stockport from ticket office go through the underpass (29 paces) and up 26 steps onto the platform.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transit options for Levenshulme
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Albert Road for buses to Manchester, Reddish, Stockport or Droylsden. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: the bus stop for Manchester Pic is located on the station side of Stockport Road. The bus stop for Stockport is located on the opposite side of Stockport Road.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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