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How to get fromMatlock to Prestonby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Matlock to Preston by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Sheffield

    best
    1. Take the bus from Causeway Lane to Paternoster Row/SS2bus bus X17
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    3h 40m
    £25–51

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus bus Tp
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 199
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    5h 50m
    £18–23

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus bus Tp
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 199
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    4h 31m
    £24–37

  4. Drive  77 mi

    1. Drive from Matlock to Prestoncar car 77 mi
    1h 41m
    £19–28

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain train
    2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    3h 50m
    £39–73

Matlock to Preston by bus and train

Calendar288Weekly Services
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 95.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Matlock, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Matlock to Preston via Derby and Crewe in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Bus Station via Market Place and Manchester Airport The Station in around 5h 50m.

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