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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Matlock Bath is to bus and line 199 bus which costs £13 - £35 and takes 5h 15m.

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 42m and costs £19 - £29.

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, Sainsbury's, Railway Station and Bakewell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

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 44m.

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 44m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m 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 44m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 199 bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 5h 15m.

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 42m 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?

There are 1817+ hotels available in Matlock Bath.

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

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 Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
3. Take the train from Derby to Matlock Bath
3h 44m
£36–101
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 15m
£14–32
Drive 78.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Matlock Bath78.6 mi
1h 42m
£20–29
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 22m
£19–50
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester AirportBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sylvan Park199
5h 31m
£23–39

Preston to Matlock Bath by train

104Weekly Trains

3h 44mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 117 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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 Bus Station to Fishpond Hotel via Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly, Sainsbury's, Railway Station, and Bakewell Road Bus Station in around 5h 15m.

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