The cheapest and fastest trains from Buxton to Whaley Bridge
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Buxton to Whaley Bridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Buxton to Whaley Bridge will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 1 trains that leave Buxton for Whaley Bridge 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 9 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 16 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.
16:150h16Buxton16:31Whaley Bridge£31One-way0 changes
16:150h16Buxton16:31Whaley Bridge£31One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Buxton to Whaley Bridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buxton to Whaley Bridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 9 km
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£3 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Buxton to Whaley Bridge
Trains from Buxton to Whaley Bridge run on average 5 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:03, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 9 km distance in 16m.
Distance 9 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 7:03 |
Last train 23:49 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Buxton to Whaley Bridge trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Buxton and Whaley Bridge from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Buxton to Whaley Bridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Buxton to Whaley Bridge 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 Whaley Bridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Buxton and Whaley Bridge
Most Buxton to Whaley Bridge trains use the Buxton to Whaley Bridge station pair. Use this guide to compare Buxton and Whaley Bridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Buxton station do trains to Whaley Bridge leave from?
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.
Which Whaley Bridge station do trains from Buxton arrive at?
Getting to Whaley Bridge from Whaley Bridge city centre
Whaley Bridge train station facilities and services
Whaley Bridge 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 Whaley Bridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Whaley Bridge.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Whaley Bridge: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Whaley Bridge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Whaley Bridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, The station forecourt/car park slopes steeply upwards from its entrance at the junction of Market street and Reservoir Road. Access to the Buxton platform is step-free via a tarmac footpath along the front of the station building to a gate onto the platform, or via 10 steps up to the ticket office then one step down onto the platform. Step-free access to the Manchester platform is via a sloping path from Station View and through a gate onto the platform. A stepped footbridge connects the two platforms. However there is a large gap between the train and platform on 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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