How to get from Leicester to Derbyshire Dales by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Leicester to Derbyshire Dales in East Midlands, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester station to Chesterfield station. Next, take the X17 bus from Coach Station, Chesterfield station to Bakewell Road, Matlock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X17X17
Leaves from Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leicester
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Sheffield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chesterfield
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Chesterfield
    ID dbsajdwj
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Bus - X17X17
    Wait for bus
    X17
    Wirksworth
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Bakewell Road, Matlock
    Ride to bus station
    Bakewell Road, Matlock
    ID dbsjamwg
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, SKYLINK DERBY and 6.1|SIXES

To get from Leicester to Derbyshire Dales in East Midlands, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester station to Derby station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SKYLINK DERBY bus and finally 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 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
Bus - 6.1|SIXES6.1|SIXES
Walk to Derbyshire Dales
Leaves from Leicester

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leicester
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Sheffield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Derby
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Derby
    ID dbyadamd
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
    Wait for bus
    SKYLINK DERBY
    Derby
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmda
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmja
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6.1|SIXES6.1|SIXES
    Wait for bus
    6.1|SIXES
    Bakewell
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bakewell Road, Matlock
    ID dbsjamwm
    68 min
  • 10
    Walk to Derbyshire Dales
    Walk to
    Derbyshire Dales
    20 yd • 1 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 64.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leicester to Derbyshire Dales by bus and train, 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 Prebend Street, Leicester.

Bus stations close to Leicester:

  • Prebend Street, Leicester
  • Saxby Street, Leicester
  • Rail Station, 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 Bakewell Road, Matlock.

Train stations close to Derbyshire Dales:

  • Matlock Bath
  • Cromford
  • Matlock

Bus stations close to Derbyshire Dales:

  • Bakewell Road, Matlock
  • Causeway Lane, Matlock
  • Imperial Road, Matlock

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, SKYLINK DERBY and 6.1|SIXES

To get from Leicester to Derbyshire Dales in East Midlands, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Leicester station to Derby station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SKYLINK DERBY bus and finally 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 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
Bus - 6.1|SIXES6.1|SIXES
Walk to Derbyshire Dales
Leaves from Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leicester
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Sheffield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Derby
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Derby
    ID dbyadamd
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
    Wait for bus
    SKYLINK DERBY
    Derby
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmda
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmja
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6.1|SIXES6.1|SIXES
    Wait for bus
    6.1|SIXES
    Bakewell
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bakewell Road, Matlock
    ID dbsjamwm
    68 min
  • 10
    Walk to Derbyshire Dales
    Walk to
    Derbyshire Dales
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line X17.

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

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line SKYLINK DERBY, Bus line 6.1|SIXES.

  • Is there a direct train between Leicester and Derbyshire Dales?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leicester to Derbyshire Dales?

    The EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from Sheffield station near Leicester in Leicester to Chesterfield station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bakewell Road, Matlock station near Derbyshire Dales in East Midlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leicester to Derbyshire Dales by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Leicester in Leicester and Derbyshire Dales in East Midlands by train and bus is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Leicester to get to Derbyshire Dales?

    Get on the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from the Sheffield station near Leicester in Leicester.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Leicester and Derbyshire Dales?

    Get off the train at the Bakewell Road, Matlock stop, which is closest to Derbyshire Dales in East Midlands.

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