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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 58m
    £36–103

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    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 7m
    £18–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stn 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 56m
    £23–34

  4. Drive 78.6 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Matlock Bathcar car 78.6 mi
    1h 43m
    £19–28

  5. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus bus 199
    5h 10m
    £22–45

Preston to Matlock Bath by train

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stn to Fishpond Hotel via Manchester Airport The Station, Railway Station, and Bakewell Road Bus Station in around 4h 56m.

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