The cheapest and fastest trains from Dronfield to Poynton
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
1 h 38 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dronfield to Poynton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dronfield to Poynton will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 1 trains that leave Dronfield for Poynton 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 43 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 38 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 coach for Dronfield to Poynton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dronfield to Poynton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 43 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£30 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dronfield to Poynton train times
The table below shows live departures for Dronfield to Poynton trains for today, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:28 Dronfield | 1h38 | 10:06 Poynton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:03 Dronfield | 2h03 | 11:06 Poynton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:03 Dronfield | 2h03 | 12:06 Poynton | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dronfield to Poynton
Trains from Dronfield to Poynton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:23, the last at 20:28. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 06:23 |
Last train 20:28 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains from Dronfield to Poynton trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Dronfield and Poynton from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dronfield to Poynton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dronfield to Poynton 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 Poynton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Dronfield and Poynton
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Station is unstaffed. However no problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via road and down ramp.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at service bus stops on both sides of the main road at the front of the station (Chesterfield Road B6057). Turning circle is for local buses only.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:30 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Macclesfield Platform: Level access from station front through ticket office or side gate straight onto platform. Manchester Platform: Level access from car park through gate straight onto platform. Access between platforms via footbridge up 31 steps across bridge and down 30 steps with rest landings and handrails both sides, or via Chester Road overbridge . Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Chester Rd adjacent to the Station Entrance. (Station side for Macclesfield, opposite side for Manchester)
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