4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Buxton
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
22
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Buxton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Buxton will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 22 trains that leave Manchester for Buxton on Sat, Jul 25, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 25 the direct trains cover the 33 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sat, Jul 25 the slowest trains will take 1 h 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.
G901749:20 AM1h00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:20 AMBuxton station (BUX)€51One-way0 transfers- G9020811:51 AM1h02Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:53 PMBuxton station (BUX)€51One-way0 transfers
- G902311:51 PM1h02Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:53 PMBuxton station (BUX)€51One-way0 transfers
- G902714:51 PM1h04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:55 PMBuxton station (BUX)€51One-way0 transfers
- G9019510:51 AM1h02Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:53 AMBuxton station (BUX)€51One-way0 transfers
- G901749:20 AM1h00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:20 AMBuxton station (BUX)€51One-way0 transfers
- G901326:50 AM1h00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:50 AMBuxton station (BUX)€71One-way0 transfers
- G901417:21 AM1h00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:21 AMBuxton station (BUX)€71One-way0 transfers
- G901578:20 AM1h00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:20 AMBuxton station (BUX)€71One-way0 transfers
- G902775:21 PM1h00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:21 PMBuxton station (BUX)€61One-way0 transfers
Live departures
Manchester to Buxton train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Buxton trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G90127 | 6:20 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 7:23 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90132 | 6:50 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h00 | 7:50 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90141 | 7:21 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h00 | 8:21 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90149 | 7:51 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h04 | 8:55 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90157 | 8:20 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h00 | 9:20 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90166 | 8:51 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h02 | 9:53 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90174 | 9:20 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h00 | 10:20 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90182 | 9:51 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h02 | 10:53 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90195 | 10:51 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h02 | 11:53 AM Buxton station (BUX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90208 | 11:51 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h02 | 12:53 PM Buxton station (BUX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G90222 | 12:51 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h02 | 1:53 PM Buxton station (BUX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Buxton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Buxton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 33 km distance in 59m.
Distance 33 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 5:02 AM |
Last train 11:16 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Buxton trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Buxton from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Buxton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Buxton 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 Buxton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Buxton
Most Manchester to Buxton trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Buxton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Buxton leave from?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: 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.
Getting to Levenshulme from Manchester city centre
Levenshulme is 5 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Levenshulme train station facilities and services
Levenshulme has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Levenshulme.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Levenshulme.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Levenshulme: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Levenshulme: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Levenshulme: 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.
Which Buxton station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Buxton from Buxton city centre
Buxton train station facilities and services
Buxton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Buxton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Buxton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Buxton: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Buxton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Buxton: 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.
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