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How to get fromPreston to Matlock Bathby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    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 Matlock Bathtrain train
    3h 55m
    £42–83

  2. Bus, line 192 bus, line 199 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Piccadilly to Hazel Grove Park & Ridebus bus 192
    3. Take the bus from Rising Sun to Market Placebus bus 199
    4. Take the bus from Market Place to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus bus Tp
    5h 11m
    £15–20

  3. Drive 78.6 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Matlock Bathcar car 78.6 mi
    1h 43m
    £20–28

  4. Train, bus

    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
    4h 19m
    £29–52

  5. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus bus 199
    5h 25m
    £31–47

Preston to Matlock Bath by train

Calendar107Weekly Trains
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Matlock Bath, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Matlock Bath via Crewe and Derby in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fishpond Hotel via Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly, Hazel Grove Park & Ride, Rising Sun, Market Place, and Bakewell Road Bus Station in around 5h 11m.

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