The average bus between Manchester and Matlock Bath takes 3h 58m and the fastest bus takes 3h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Matlock Bath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Manchester and Matlock Bath. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Matlock Bath at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Hazel Grove Park & Ride and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 47m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Matlock Bath? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Matlock Bath station via Hazel Grove Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Manchester to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Bakewell Road Bus Station.
The distance between Manchester and Matlock Bath is 60.2 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a bus from Piccadilly to Fishpond Hotel via Hazel Grove Park & Ride, Rising Sun, Market Place, and Bakewell Road Bus Station in around 4h 40m.