What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Matlock?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Matlock is to bus and line 199 bus which costs £11 - £26 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Matlock?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Matlock is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Matlock?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Matlock station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bakewell Road Bus Station via Piccadilly, Sainsbury's and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Matlock?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Matlock via Crewe and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Preston to Matlock?

The distance between Preston and Matlock is 119 miles. The road distance is 77.7 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Matlock without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Matlock without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £30 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Matlock?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Preston to Matlock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Matlock bus from?

Preston to Matlock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Matlock train from?

Preston to Matlock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Matlock?

The best way to get from Preston to Matlock is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 199 bus, which costs £11 - £26 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Preston to Matlock bus arrive?

Preston to Matlock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Matlock train arrive?

Preston to Matlock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Preston to Matlock?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Matlock is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Preston to Matlock.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Matlock?

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Where can I stay near Matlock?

There are 1817+ hotels available in Matlock.

Preston to Matlock - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 199 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
3. Take the train from Derby to Matlock
3h 48m
£32–101
Bus, line 199 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Sainsbury's to Railway Station199
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bakewell Road Bus StationTp
5h 3m
£12–26
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Market Place199
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Bakewell Road Bus StationTp
4h 50m
£20–35
Drive 77.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Matlock77.3 mi
1h 40m
£20–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bakewell Road Bus StationTp
4h 10m
£17–45

Preston to Matlock by train

104Weekly Trains

3h 48mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 118.1 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bakewell Road Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly, Sainsbury's, and Railway Station in around 5h 3m.

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