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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Matlock Bath is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Matlock Bath is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Matlock Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Valley Gardens B and arriving at Fishpond Hotel via Sheffield Interchange/D4 and Bakewell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Matlock Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Matlock Bath via Wakefield Westgate and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Matlock Bath?

The distance between Pontefract and Matlock Bath is 89 miles. The road distance is 52.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Matlock Bath without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Pontefract to Matlock Bath, including transfers.

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

Pontefract to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Valley Gardens B station.

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

Pontefract to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Matlock Bath?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Matlock Bath is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus, which costs £14 - £26 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Pontefract to Matlock Bath bus arrive?

Pontefract to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Barnsley Interchange/A11 station.

Where does the Pontefract to Matlock Bath train arrive?

Pontefract to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Matlock Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Matlock Bath is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Pontefract to Matlock Bath.

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

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Where can I stay near Matlock Bath?

There are 1989+ hotels available in Matlock Bath.

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

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

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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 18m
£38–61
Drive 52.1 mi
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1. Drive from Pontefract to Matlock Bathcar 52.1 mi
1h 6m
£13–19
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Pond Street/Paternoster Row to Squarebus 218
3. Take the bus from Matlock Street to Fishpond Hotelbus 6.1
3h 50m
Line 28 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A11bus 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/D4 to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus X17
4h 22m
£15–26
Line 140 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
4h 53m
£15–27

Pontefract to Matlock Bath by train

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Distance: 88.2 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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 Fishpond Hotel via Barnsley Interchange/A11, Barnsley, Sheffield, Sheffield Interchange/D4, and Bakewell Road Bus Station in around 4h 22m.

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