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How to get fromPreston to Matlockby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain train
    4h 1m
    £38–73

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Railway Stationbus bus 199
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus bus Tp
    5h 25m
    £19–23

  3. Drive  77.3 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Matlockcar car 77.3 mi
    1h 41m
    £19–28

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/D4 to Causeway Lanebus bus X17
    4h 13m
    £24–51

  5. Train, bus via Buxton

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus bus Tp
    4h 35m
    £23–40

Preston to Matlock by train

Calendar107Weekly Trains
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 118.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Matlock, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Matlock via Crewe and Derby in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bakewell Road Bus Station via Manchester Airport The Station and Railway Station in around 5h 25m.

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