- Must visit
Cromford Mills
Arkwright's historic cotton mill now interpreted with exhibitions on early industry, innovation and workers' lives.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
50 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Derby to Matlock is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Matlock will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 22 buses that leave Derby for Matlock on Sun, Aug 09, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 09 the direct buses cover the 25 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 39 m .
On Sun, Aug 09 the slowest buses will take 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Buses from Derby to Matlock run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:40, the last at 22:52. The fastest bus covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 39m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 39m |
First bus 5:40 AM |
Last bus 10:52 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator High Peak | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:54AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator High Peak | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 07:58AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:54AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:08AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator High Peak | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:31AM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator High Peak | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:28AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:54AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:08AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator High Peak | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:28AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:54AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 11:08AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator High Peak | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:28AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:54AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 12:08PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator High Peak | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:28PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:54PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 01:08PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator High Peak | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:28PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 02:08PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator High Peak | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:28PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:54PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 03:08PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator High Peak | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:28PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:54PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:08PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator High Peak | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:28PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator High Peak | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 04:28PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:54PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:08PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator High Peak | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:28PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator High Peak | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:28PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:08PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:06PM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator High Peak | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:03PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:02PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator High Peak | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 07:44PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:22PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator High Peak | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:29PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Trent Barton | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 09:02PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Matlock buses for tomorrow, Sunday, August 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:05 AM Derby | 1h03 | 9:08 AM Olde Englishe Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Arkwright's historic cotton mill now interpreted with exhibitions on early industry, innovation and workers' lives.
Specialist museum of vintage trams, buses and transport history, popular for rides and restored historic vehicles.
Excellent local museum in Matlock Bath covering Peak District geology, mining and village history in the old station.
Popular hilltop viewpoint above Matlock Bath with dramatic limestone scenery and superb views over the Derwent Valley.
Traffic-free trail on a former railway line offering tunnels, viaduct views and one of the area's best easy walks.
Clifftop estate gardens and woodland walks with fine viewpoints, sculptures and one of Matlock's signature panoramas.
A Derbyshire staple of minced pork, herbs and spices, traditionally cured and sliced cold. It is a classic county delicacy found in local butchers and pubs.
A rich blue cheese made in Derbyshire from cow's milk. Its creamy texture and local heritage make it one of the county's best-known foods.
A soft oatcake from nearby Derbyshire and the Peak District, cooked on a griddle and served with savory fillings. It reflects older regional bread traditions.
Popular cafe in Matlock Bath serving coffee, breakfasts, cakes and light lunches, with a friendly casual atmosphere for day visitors.
Historic Matlock Bath fish and chip shop known for classic fried seafood and a lively traditional atmosphere near the river.
Well-regarded hotel restaurant in Matlock focused on British dishes and afternoon tea in an elegant country house setting.
Moderate for a UK market town; stays and dining are usually lower than big cities, while rail and tourist-site costs can add up.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafes usually just small change.
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