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Trains from Buxton (Derbyshire) to Birmingham

🚆 Traveling from Buxton to Birmingham by train takes approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes, covering a distance of 154 km with 1 transfer. The first leg involves a journey on a Northern train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly, and then transferring to a CrossCountry train to Birmingham New Street. 🚆 Another route option is a 2-hour and 40-minute journey from Buxton to Birmingham, spanning 173 km with 1 transfer. This route also involves starting on a Northern train to Manchester Piccadilly, followed by switching to a CrossCountry train bound for Birmingham New Street via Bournemouth. 🚆 For a slightly longer journey of 2 hours and 51 minutes, with 2 transfers covering 156 km, travelers can take a Northern train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly, transfer to another Northern train to Crewe, and finally switch to an Avanti West Coast train to London Euston, which stops at Birmingham New Street.

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  • The companies that provide train routes from Buxton to Birmingham are Northern, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, and West Midlands Trains. The journey can take between 2 hours 17 minutes to 3 hours 12 minutes, depending on the specific route chosen. Passengers may need to make transfers at various stations along the way, such as Manchester Piccadilly, Stockport, Crewe, and others, before arriving at Birmingham New Street station.
  • The fastest train route between Buxton in Derbyshire and Birmingham is Route 1, which takes 2 hours and 17 minutes to reach Birmingham covering a distance of 154 km. This route involves a transfer at Stockport, where passengers switch from a Northern service towards Manchester Piccadilly to a CrossCountry train towards Bristol Temple Meads, ultimately arriving at Birmingham New Street station. Travelers seeking a quicker journey should opt for Route 1 to minimize travel time and enjoy a seamless transfer experience.
  • There are multiple trains available between Buxton and Birmingham offering travelers a variety of options based on their preferred schedule and travel time. These trains run on different routes, with varying durations ranging from 2 hours 17 minutes to 3 hours 12 minutes depending on the specific route chosen. Passengers can select from routes that may involve transfers at stations such as Manchester Piccadilly, Stockport, Crewe, and other interchange points before reaching Birmingham New Street station.
  • The first train of the day to travel from Buxton to Birmingham varies depending on the route chosen. However, in general, the earliest departures are typically around early morning hours, usually before 6:00 AM. The last train departing from Buxton to Birmingham operates in the late evening, with departure times typically ranging between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Travelers are advised to check the specific schedules for their preferred route to plan their journey accordingly.
  • There are no direct train trips each day between Buxton and Birmingham. All available routes involve transfers at intermediary stations like Manchester Piccadilly, Stockport, Crewe, and others before reaching Birmingham New Street.

Will you be returning to Buxton (Derbyshire) by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Birmingham to Buxton (Derbyshire)

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