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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Derby to Matlock Bathtrain train
    3h 23m
    £38–69

  2. Line 37 bus, line 199 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 37
    2. Take the bus from Corbar Road to Railway Stationbus bus 199
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus bus Tp
    5h 11m
    £13–16

  3. Train, bus via Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Market Placebus bus 199
    3. Take the bus from Market Place to Matlock Streetbus bus Tp / ...
    4. Take the bus from Matlock Street to Fishpond Hotelbus bus 6.1
    4h 50m
    £22–31

  4. Drive  59 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Matlock Bathcar car 59 mi
    1h 24m
    £15–22

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Buxton
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus bus Tp
    3h 45m
    £20–34

Bolton to Matlock Bath by train

Calendar123Weekly Trains
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 105.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Matlock Bath, England?

You can take a train from Bolton to Matlock Bath via Manchester Oxford Road, Sheffield, and Derby in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Fishpond Hotel via Piccadilly Gardens, Piccadilly, Corbar Road, Railway Station, and Bakewell Road Bus Station in around 5h 11m.

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