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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
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
    3. Take the train from Derby to Matlock Bathtrain
    3h 44m
    £36–110

  2. 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 StationbusTp
    4h 19m
    £18–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Airport The Stationbus181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Railway Stationbus199
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bakewell Road Bus StationbusTp
    4h 56m
    £25–34

  4. Drive 78.6 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Matlock Bathcar78.6 mi
    1h 42m
    £20–29

  5. Train, bus via Bamford

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bamfordtrain
    3. Take the bus from Bus Turnaround to Squarebus257
    4h 31m

Preston to Matlock Bath by train

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration3h 44mAverage 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 44m. 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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