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How to get fromPreston to Matlockby train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Matlock by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chesterfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Causeway Lanebus bus X17
    3h 41m
    £28–59

  2. Drive 77.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Matlockcar car 77.3 mi
    1h 41m
    £19–28

  3. Train, bus via Market Place

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Market Placebus bus 199
    3. Take the bus from Market Place to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus bus Tp
    4h 31m
    £20–42

  4. Train, bus via Buxton

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus bus Tp
    3h 58m
    £19–40

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain train
    4h
    £40–110

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Railway Stationbus bus 199
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus bus Tp
    4h 45m
    £28–34

Preston to Matlock by train, foot, and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Matlock, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Matlock via Crewe and Derby in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bakewell Road Bus Station via Manchester Airport The Station and Railway Station in around 4h 45m.

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