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How to get fromPontefract to Matlock Bathby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Pontefract to Matlock Bath by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Westgatetrain
    2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Derbytrain
    3. Take the train from Derby to Matlock Bathtrain
    3h 4m
    £30–60

  2. Line 28 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12bus28 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/D4 to Bakewell Road Bus StationbusX17
    4h 15m
    £12–26

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to SheffieldtrainLeeds - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/D3 to Squarebus218
    3h 53m

  4. Drive 52 mi

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Matlock Bathcar52 mi
    1h 5m
    £14–19

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Matlock Bathtaxi52 mi
    1h 5m
    £100–130

  6. Line 140 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Coach StationbusUkn02
    4h 49m
    £13–31

Pontefract to Matlock Bath by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Matlock Bath, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Matlock Bath via Wakefield Westgate and Derby in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley Gardens B to Fishpond Hotel via Barnsley Interchange/A12, Barnsley, Sheffield, Sheffield Interchange/D4, and Bakewell Road Bus Station in around 4h 15m.

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