The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Buxton
Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Buxton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Buxton will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
Of the 1 trains that leave Nottingham for Buxton on Sat, Nov 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 08 the direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
On Sat, Nov 08 the slowest trains will take 3 h 9 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Buxton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Buxton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€58 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 31m Average total duration 11h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nottingham to Buxton train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Buxton trains for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:17 AM Nottingham | 3h54 | 11:11 AM Buxton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:44 AM Nottingham | 3h10 | 10:54 AM Buxton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Nottingham | 3h26 | 3:11 PM Buxton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Buxton
Trains from Nottingham to Buxton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 37 miles (61 km) distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 37 miles (61 km) |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 05:21 |
Last train 21:19 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Buxton trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Buxton from $9 (€7). 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 Nottingham to Buxton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Buxton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:50 - 20:00 Sunday 08:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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.
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