How to get from Leicester to Derbyshire Dales by bus?

From Leicester to Derbyshire Dales by bus

To get from Leicester to Derbyshire Dales in East Midlands, take the SKYLINK DERBY bus from St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester station to Bus Station, Derby station. Next, take the 6.1|SIXES bus from Bus Station, Derby station to Bakewell Road, Matlock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
Bus - 6.1|SIXES6.1|SIXES
Walk to Derbyshire Dales
Leaves from St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgpmd
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
    Wait for bus
    SKYLINK DERBY
    Derby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmda
    96 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmja
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6.1|SIXES6.1|SIXES
    Wait for bus
    6.1|SIXES
    Bakewell
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bakewell Road, Matlock
    ID dbsjamwm
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to Derbyshire Dales
    Walk to
    Derbyshire Dales
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Leicester to Derbyshire Dales by bus and train

To get from Leicester to Derbyshire Dales in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 44 bus from Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester station to Rail Station, Leicester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the X17 bus from Coach Station, Chesterfield station to Bakewell Road, Matlock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4444
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X17X17
Leaves from Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgjtd
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    South Wigston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rail Station, Leicester
    ID lecdjtpw
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leicester
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Sheffield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chesterfield
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Chesterfield
    ID dbsajdwj
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Bus - X17X17
    Wait for bus
    X17
    Matlock
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bakewell Road, Matlock
    Ride to bus station
    Bakewell Road, Matlock
    ID dbsjamwg
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Leicester to Derbyshire Dales

The distance between Leicester, East Midlands and Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands is approximately 54.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leicester to Derbyshire Dales by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Midlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Leicester

Leicester is located at Leicester, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Orchard Street, Leicester.

Bus stations close to Leicester:

  • Orchard Street, Leicester
  • Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
  • Abbey Street, Leicester

Public transport stations close to Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands

Derbyshire Dales is located at Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Old English, Matlock.

Train stations close to Derbyshire Dales:

  • Matlock
  • Matlock Bath
  • Cromford

Bus stations close to Derbyshire Dales:

  • Old English, Matlock
  • Bakewell Road, Matlock
  • Imperial Road, Matlock

Related Routes

From Leicester to Derbyshire Dales by bus and train

To get from Leicester to Derbyshire Dales in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 44 bus from Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester station to Rail Station, Leicester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the X17 bus from Coach Station, Chesterfield station to Bakewell Road, Matlock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4444
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X17X17
Leaves from Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgjtd
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    South Wigston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rail Station, Leicester
    ID lecdjtpw
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leicester
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Sheffield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chesterfield
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Chesterfield
    ID dbsajdwj
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Bus - X17X17
    Wait for bus
    X17
    Matlock
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bakewell Road, Matlock
    Ride to bus station
    Bakewell Road, Matlock
    ID dbsjamwg
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Derbyshire Dales?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line SKYLINK DERBY, Bus line 6.1|SIXES.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leicester to Derbyshire Dales?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 44, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line X17.

  • Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Derbyshire Dales in East Midlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Leicester to Derbyshire Dales in East Midlands?

    The SKYLINK DERBY bus line goes from St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester station near Leicester to Derby station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Derby station near Derbyshire Dales in East Midlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Leicester to Derbyshire Dales in East Midlands by bus?

    The total travel time between Leicester and Derbyshire Dales in East Midlands by bus is about 2 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Leicester to get to Derbyshire Dales in East Midlands?

    Get on the SKYLINK DERBY bus from the St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester stop near Leicester in East Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Leicester and Derbyshire Dales in East Midlands?

    Get off the bus at the Derby stop, which is closest to Derbyshire Dales in East Midlands.

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