The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Buxton
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Buxton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Buxton will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent for Buxton 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 34 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Buxton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Buxton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, and a coach costs an average of £28.
Distance: 34 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£27 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Stoke-on-Trent to Buxton train times
The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Buxton trains for today, Thursday 25 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:27 Stoke-on-Trent | 1h27 | 15:54 Buxton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 26 December | |||||
![]() | 07:27 Stoke-on-Trent | 1h27 | 08:54 Buxton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Buxton
Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Buxton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 34 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 22:17 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Cross Country, Avanti West Coast from Stoke-on-Trent to Buxton trainsNorthern Rail (3), Cross Country, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Stoke-on-Trent and Buxton from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Avanti West Coast
Cross Country
FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Buxton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stoke-on-Trent 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Stoke-on-Trent and Buxton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Wheelchair users may need assistance on Platform 1 as there are no lowered kerbs on the pavements and the gradient of the ramp to the platform is steep. The gradient of the ramp to Platform 2 is moderate. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible taxis: Euro 01782 314444
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station entrance.
- 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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