Birmingham to Buxton by train

Travelling from Birmingham to Buxton by train

Considering a train trip from Birmingham to Buxton? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Cost of train travel from Birmingham to Buxton

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Birmingham to Buxton:

• Cheapest ticket: £51.78

• Pricing when booking a month in advance:

• Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Train times for travel between Birmingham and Buxton

If you are taking the train from Birmingham to Buxton, you will have 35 trains each day (with a departure every 27 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:57. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:30. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:57, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:31.

Travel time and distance between Birmingham and Buxton

The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 4 minutes, covering a total of 87 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Birmingham and Buxton?

You can secure tickets for travel between Birmingham and Buxton up to 4 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn even more about travelling from Birmingham to Buxton by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Buxton.