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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Matlock Bath is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Matlock Bath is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Matlock Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Fishpond Hotel via Piccadilly, Rising Sun, Railway Station and Bakewell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Matlock Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Matlock Bath via Crewe and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Preston to Matlock Bath?

The distance between Preston and Matlock Bath is 118 miles. The road distance is 79.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Matlock Bath without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Preston to Matlock Bath, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Preston to Matlock Bath?

The best way to get from Preston to Matlock Bath is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 192 bus and line 199 bus, which costs and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Preston to Matlock Bath bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Matlock Bath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Matlock Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Matlock Bath is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Preston to Matlock Bath.

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

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Where can I stay near Matlock Bath?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Matlock Bathtrain
3h 54m
£34–101
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus Tp
4h 12m
£19–61
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Parkbus 199
5h 19m
£23–45
Drive 78.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Matlock Bathcar 78.6 mi
1h 43m
£20–28
Bus, line 192 bus, line 199 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly to Hazel Grove Park & Ridebus 192
3. Take the bus from Rising Sun to Railway Stationbus 199
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus Tp
5h 19m

Preston to Matlock Bath by train

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fishpond Hotel via Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly, Hazel Grove Park & Ride, Rising Sun, Railway Station, and Bakewell Road Bus Station in around 5h 19m.

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