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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 train
    2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Derby to Matlock Bathtrain train
    3h 18m
    £40–68

  2. Line 28 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12bus bus 28 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A1 to Flat Street/Fitzalan Squarebus bus X17
    3. Take the bus from Arundel Gate/AG12 to Red Lionbus bus X17
    5h 3m
    £10–15

  3. Line 28 bus, bus via Sheffield

    1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12bus bus 28 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/D4 to Red Lionbus bus X17
    4h
    £13–22

  4. Drive 52.1 mi

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Matlock Bathcar car 52.1 mi
    1h 6m
    £13–19

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Matlock Bathtaxi taxi 52.1 mi
    1h 6m
    £100–130

  6. Line 148 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Kirkgate Hbus bus 149 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/D3 to Squarebus bus 218
    4h 15m

Pontefract to Matlock Bath by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley Gardens B to Red Lion via Barnsley Interchange/A12, Barnsley, Sheffield, and Sheffield Interchange/D4 in around 4h.

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