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A mini guide to
Matlock Bath, Matlock & the Derwent Valley: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Matlock Bath, Matlock & the Derwent Valley
Stops and stations
Getting to Matlock Bath, Matlock & the Derwent Valley
Choose the stop closest to where you are going.
| Stop or station | Services | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Derwent Valley Line | East Midlands Railway | Visit Peak District says the line links Derby, Nottingham and Lincoln with Matlock and serves Cromford and Belper; Matlock Bath has its own station |
| Stagecoach Gold X17 | Stagecoach | Runs from Sheffield and Chesterfield to Matlock Bath, Cromford and Wirksworth, according to Visit Peak District; check Stagecoach for times |
| Trentbarton 6.1 | Trentbarton | Service 6.1 continues hourly from Belper to Wirksworth, Matlock Bath, Matlock and Bakewell, per Visit Peak District |
| Peak Rail | Peak Rail | Steam and heritage diesel trains from Matlock via Darley Dale to Rowsley South; check its operating calendar |
Within walking range
Stations near Matlock Bath, Matlock & the Derwent Valley
Stations and stops mapped in OpenStreetMap within 2.5 km of the centre of Matlock Bath, Matlock & the Derwent Valley, nearest first. Distances are straight lines; walking times assume 5 km/h and are a minimum.
| Station or stop | Type | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matlock Bath | Rail station (East Midlands Railway) | 400 m | about 4 min |
| Cromford | Rail station (East Midlands Railway) | 1.1 km | about 13 min |
| Matlock | Rail station (East Midlands Railway) | 2.0 km | about 24 min |
| Matlock Riverside | Heritage railway (Peak Rail) | 2.4 km | about 29 min |
Station data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 25 October 2026. Check step-free access with the operator before you travel.
Walking from nearby areas
- Bakewell, Haddon & Monsal: 13.8 km from Matlock Bath, Matlock & the Derwent Valley, better by public transport
- Dovedale, Ashbourne & the White Peak South: 16.0 km from Matlock Bath, Matlock & the Derwent Valley, better by public transport
- Hathersage, Longshaw & Eyam: 21.8 km from Matlock Bath, Matlock & the Derwent Valley, better by public transport
- Castleton, Hope Valley & Edale: 29.1 km from Matlock Bath, Matlock & the Derwent Valley, better by public transport
Reaching the Peak District
Official travel information
The Peak District sits between Manchester and Sheffield in the north and Derby in the south. Visit Peak District recommends public transport where possible, and several lines and bus routes reach the park. Journey times below are the ones its pages and Northern's pages state; always check operators for current times.
- Visit Peak District: getting here → — Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, the area tourism body
- Northern: the Peak District → — Hope Valley, Buxton and Glossop lines
- Peak District National Park Authority → — Official park site; it blocks automated requests, so it was not read for this guide
- Travel Derbyshire → — Timetables for the Peak District, Derbyshire and Derby
- National Rail → — Train times and tickets
- Traveline → — Bus and coach journey planner
Times, fares and disruption change: use the operator pages above for live information.
Plan your journey here
Enter your starting point and Google Maps will show routes to Matlock Bath, Matlock & the Derwent Valley. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.
While you are here
Things to see in Matlock Bath, Matlock & the Derwent Valley
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Heights of Abraham
Hilltop park on Masson Hill reached by cable car, with cavern and mine tours; open since Victorian times.
Peak District Mining Museum
Charity museum in Matlock Bath's Grand Pavilion with lead-mine mock-ups where children can explore.
Cromford Mills
Richard Arkwright's 1771 water-powered cotton mill, the first of its kind, at the heart of the World Heritage Site.
The Peak District
More areas to explore
Dovedale, Ashbourne & the White Peak South
The River Dove's stepping stones, rail trails and the market town of Ashbourne
Open the mini guide →
Hathersage, Longshaw & Eyam
Gritstone edges, Padley Gorge and the Eyam plague village on the eastern side of the Peak
Open the mini guide →
Buxton & the Northern Peak
A Georgian spa town with an opera house, a show cave and the Goyt Valley on its doorstep
Open the mini guide →Photo credits
- Peak Rail: mattbuck (category), CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Matlock Bath, Matlock & the Derwent Valley (area photo): Janine Forbes., CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Heights of Abraham: Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Peak District Mining Museum: Andy Stephenson, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Cromford Mills: chevin, Public domain, source
- Dovedale, Ashbourne & the White Peak South: Paul Albertella from Manchester, UK, CC BY 2.0, source
- Hathersage, Longshaw & Eyam: Neil Theasby, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Buxton & the Northern Peak: Eugene Birchall, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Castleton, Hope Valley & Edale: Peter Barr, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Bakewell, Haddon & Monsal: Kmtextor, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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