There are 5 ways to get from Runcorn to Matlock Bath by train, bus, or car
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Train via Tamworth
best- Take the train from Runcorn to Tamworthtrain
- Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Matlock Bathtrain
2h 43m£37–118Drive 61.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Runcorn to Matlock Bathcar 61.1 mi
1h 30m£15–22Train, bus
- Take the train from Warrington Central to Meadowhalltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes
- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/D4 to Red Lionbus X17
5h 13m£23–52Train
- Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Matlock Bathtrain
3h 39m£28–46Line 38 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Stationbus 38
- Take the bus from Market Place to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus Tp
5h 23m
Runcorn to Matlock Bath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Matlock Bath is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Matlock Bath is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Matlock Bath via Tamworth High Level and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Runcorn and Matlock Bath is 110 miles. The road distance is 61.5 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Matlock Bath without a car is to train via Tamworth which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Runcorn to Matlock Bath, including transfers.
Runcorn to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Matlock Bath is to train via Tamworth which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 38 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 23m.
Runcorn to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Tamworth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Matlock Bath is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Runcorn to Matlock Bath.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Matlock Bath, England?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Matlock Bath via Tamworth High Level and Derby in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Runcorn to Fishpond Hotel via Crewe, Crewe Arms Hotel, Bus Station, Market Place, and Bakewell Road Bus Station in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–90
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £26–40
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £60–90
Train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Tamworth High Level to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Matlock Bath
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Warrington Central to Meadowhall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £15–22
- 1st Class
- £30–40
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Sheffield Interchange/D4 to Red Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- info@dgbus.co.uk
- Website
- dgbus.co.uk
Bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dgbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- help@centrebus.com
- Website
- highpeakbuses.com
Bus from Market Place to Bakewell Road Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.highpeakbuses.com
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