What is the cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Matlock Bath?

The cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Matlock Bath is to bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 47 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Matlock Bath?

The fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Matlock Bath is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £28 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Chesterfield and Matlock Bath?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Donkey Derby and arriving at Red Lion. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

Is there a direct train between Chesterfield and Matlock Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield and arriving at Matlock Bath via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Chesterfield to Matlock Bath?

The distance between Chesterfield and Matlock Bath is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.6 miles.

How do I travel from Chesterfield to Matlock Bath without a car?

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Matlock Bath without a car is to bus which takes 47 min and costs £3 - £5.

How long does it take to get from Chesterfield to Matlock Bath?

The bus from Donkey Derby to Red Lion takes 47 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Matlock Bath bus from?

Chesterfield to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Donkey Derby station.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Matlock Bath train from?

Chesterfield to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chesterfield station.

Train or bus from Chesterfield to Matlock Bath?

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Matlock Bath is to bus which takes 47 min and costs £3 - £5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £10 - £26 and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the Chesterfield to Matlock Bath bus arrive?

Chesterfield to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Red Lion station.

Where does the Chesterfield to Matlock Bath train arrive?

Chesterfield to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Chesterfield to Matlock Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Chesterfield to Matlock Bath is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Chesterfield to Matlock Bath.

How do I get a train ticket from Chesterfield to Matlock Bath?

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Where can I stay near Matlock Bath?

There are 1859+ hotels available in Matlock Bath.

Chesterfield to Matlock Bath - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chesterfield to Matlock Bath by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Donkey Derby to Red LionX17
47 min
£3–5
Train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to DerbyEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Matlock BathDerby - Matlock / ...
1h 17m
£11–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chesterfield to Matlock Bath12.5 mi
20 min
£28–35
Drive 12.5 mi
1. Drive from Chesterfield to Matlock Bath12.5 mi
20 min
£4–5
Bus via Fishpond Hotel
1. Take the bus from Cavendish Street to Bakewell Road Bus StationX17
54 min
£5–10

Chesterfield to Matlock Bath by bus

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Distance: 11.6 mi
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Chesterfield, England and Matlock Bath, England?

Stagecoach Yorkshire operates a bus from Donkey Derby to Red Lion every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 47 min. Hulleys of Baslow also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chesterfield to Matlock Bath via Derby in around 1h 17m.

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