The average bus between Skipton and Matlock Bath takes 8h 25m and the fastest bus takes 5h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skipton to Matlock Bath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Skipton and Matlock Bath. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Matlock Bath at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Ilkley Bus Station and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Skipton to Matlock Bath? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Skipton to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Skipton station and arriving at Matlock Bath station via Leeds City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Skipton to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Ilkley Bus Station.
Skipton to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Bakewell Road Bus Station.
The distance between Skipton and Matlock Bath is 98.2 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Fishpond Hotel via Ilkley Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/D4, and Bakewell Road Bus Station in around 6h 13m.