Bus from Matlock to Bakewell
3 direct routes · 23–65 min · first bus 06:10, last bus 23:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bakewell as of 02:31
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Matlock, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | trentbarton | ~23 min | 18 | Sat 18 · Sun 10 | 06:10 | 23:20 | Bakewell Road Bus Station (Stand 3) | Matlock Street (Stand E) | Darley Dale & Rowsley |
| TP | High Peak | ~24 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 11 | 08:03 | 19:08 | Gateway Court (Opp) | Lumford Mill (Opp) | Darley Dale & Rowsley |
| 172 | Andrews of Tideswell | ~65 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:40 | 17:30 | Bakewell Road Bus Station (Stand 3) | Square (Stand C) | Darley Dale, Darley Bridge, Wensley, Winster, Elton, Birchover & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Matlock on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 172 bus timetable.
Fares from Matlock to Bakewell
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 172 (Andrews of Tideswell)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Matlock to Bakewell?
3 routes run directly from Matlock to Bakewell: the 6.1 (trentbarton), the TP (High Peak), the 172 (Andrews of Tideswell). The most frequent is the 6.1, 18 times each weekday — board at Bakewell Road Bus Station (Stand 3) and get off at Matlock Street (Stand E), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Matlock to Bakewell?
Between 23 minutes on the 6.1 and 65 on the 172, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Darley Dale, Rowsley on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Matlock to Bakewell?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:10 and the last around 23:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Matlock to Bakewell?
An adult single from Matlock to Bakewell is £3.00 on the 172 (Andrews of Tideswell), from Bakewell Road Bus Station (Stand 3) to Square (Stand C); an adult return is £6.00. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.