The cheapest and fastest trains from Buxton to Derby
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
3 h 22 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Buxton to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Buxton to Derby will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
Of the 1 trains that leave Buxton for Derby every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 22 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 coach and train for Buxton to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buxton to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 47 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£66 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Buxton to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Buxton to Derby trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:45 Buxton | 3h22 | 11:07 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Buxton to Derby
Trains from Buxton to Derby run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 04:27 |
Last train 21:33 |
FAQs: Buxton to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Buxton to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Buxton and Derby
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- 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: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
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