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How to get fromRuncorn to Matlock Bathby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Tamworth

    best
    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Tamworthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Derby to Matlock Bathtrain train
    2h 44m
    £46–72

  2. Drive 61.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Runcorn to Matlock Bathcar car 61.1 mi
    1h 30m
    £15–22

  3. Line 38 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Stationbus bus 38
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus bus Tp
    5h 2m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Derby to Matlock Bathtrain train
    3h 38m
    £41–71

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus 110
    2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Matlock Streetbus bus Tp
    5. Take the bus from Matlock Street to Fishpond Hotelbus bus 6.1
    5h 16m
    £26–46

Runcorn to Matlock Bath by train

Calendar74Weekly Trains
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 109.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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 44m. 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 2m.

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