Peak District Bus Routes
Peak District by bus
You can get to most parts of the Peak District by bus. Some services run daily, hourly or better... other services may be less frequent or weekends and holiday periods only.
The Peak District bus map shows most routes in and around the area. We have put together a list of bus routes across the Peak District that offer a sustainable way of accessing the many attractions, towns, villages and open landscapes of the National Park whilst sitting back and enjoying the scenery. You can also view timetables for bus services that are not listed below.
Buxton – Macclesfield
Service 58 travels on weekdays and Saturdays between Buxton and Macclesfield, over the famous Cat & Fiddle road, from where you can access the stunning scenery of the Western Peak District, much of which overlooks the Cheshire Plain. Hop off and go for a walk in Macclesfield Forest, across the moors, or down to Derbyshire Bridge and the beautiful Goyt Valley.
Buxton – Hartington – Ashbourne
Service 442 has to be one of the most scenic bus routes in the Peak District, meandering through hills, dales, villages and hamlets of the White Peak between the Spa town of Buxton and the historic market town of Ashbourne. This trusty little bus takes in a number of well-known attractions along its route, including Hulme End for access to the Manifold Trail, Hartington and the beautiful village of Tissington with its grand Hall, and access to the Tissington Trail. It is well worth a ride. Monday to Saturday only.
Chatsworth – Baslow – Calver – Hassop Station – Bakewell – Ashford-in-the-Water
The Peak Sightseer is a new open top bus service stopping at some of the Peak District’s most popular destinations.
There are two different routes...
- The Red Route - includes Chatsworth, Bakewell and Hassop Station for the Monsal Trail.
- The Blue Route - includes Chatsworth, Castleton and Winnatts Pass for Mam Tor.
Passengers can relax on the top deck and admire the spectacular scenery or, with buses every 30 mins, hop off and hop on along the route to explore.
Chesterfield – Baslow – Bakewell
Service 170 is a long-established and well-used service linking the market towns of Chesterfield and Bakewell. It operates hourly throughout the day on weekdays, weekends and bank holidays, and allows access to Chatsworth House and Farmshop along the route, along with the shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants of Baslow.
Derby – Matlock – Bakewell – Ashford in the Water – Buxton
The Trans-Peak (TP) service connects Derby and Buxton through the heart of the Peak District. TransPeak calls at Peak District attractions en-route including Caudwells Mill Craft Centre, Haddon Hall, the bustling Market town of Bakewell and the villages of Ashford in the Water, Taddington and Chelmorton, for walks in the Limestone landscape of the White Peak. The 6.1 follows a similar route between Derby and Bakewell. Roughly hourly every day.
Matlock – Rowsley – Chatsworth
Take service 217 from Matlock to access historic Chatsworth. Bus passengers can get discounted entry to Chatsworth house and garden. Roughly hourly, Monday to Saturday only.
Sheffield – Baslow – Bakewell – Chatsworth
Take service 218 from Sheffield to access historic Chatsworth, the famous market town of Bakewell, or the eastern moors and edges for a walk in the fresh air. Bus passengers can get discounted entry to Chatsworth house and garden. Roughly hourly every day.
Sheffield – Hathersage – Bradwell – Castleton
Service 271/272 links Sheffield with the scenic Hope Valley, terminating at the well-known village of Castleton with its many shops, cafes and attractions. There's lots to see and do along the way too, as the bus travels across Sheffield Moor, down through the village of Hathersage which nestles below the famous climbing crags of Stanage Edge. From here it continues through Bamford and Hope, allowing access to some excellent walking and the scenic Derwent Valley. Roughly hourly every day.
Sheffield – Eyam – Tideswell – Buxton
Service 65 travels daily between Sheffield and Buxton, stopping off at Longshaw County Park (NT), Eyam (historic plague village), Foolow, Tideswell, and the Millers Dale visitor centre for access to the Monsal Trail. There's a great variety of scenery and villages to be seen on this route, along with pubs, shops and attractions, and the chance to enjoy many scenic walks, from open moors to quiet dales, along the way.
Buxton – Edale – Hope - Castleton
Service 65 travels daily between Buxton and Castleton, stopping off at Mam Nick, for access to Mam Tor (NT), Edale (for the Pennine Way and Kinder Scout), Hope (for Losehill) and Castleton (home to Blue John, Peveril Castle and several show-caves. There's a great variety of scenery along the route including Mam Tor, the Edale Valley and Winnatts Pass. The journey also gives access to the villages of Edale, Hope and Castleton, along with pubs, shops and attractions, and the chance to enjoy many scenic walks, including the broken old Mam Tor road.
Derbyshire Connect (Ashbourne & Wirksworth)
This is a bookable service for residents and visitors alike, serving Ashbourne, Wirksworth and the surrounding villages. There's no fixed timetable and routes - days of travel and pick up times are mapped once bookings have been made. Its a fully accessible vehicle, plus there's room for bikes. Charges vary and you will be advised of the fare when booking.
The service runs 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday and 8am to 7pm Saturday. No Sunday or bank holiday service. Booking line:
Moorlands Connect (Leek, Ashbourne & Buxton)
This is a bookable service for residents and visitors alike, serving the Leek, Ashbourne and Buxton and the Staffordshire Moorlands area in between. There's no fixed timetable and routes - days of travel and pick up times are mapped once bookings have been made. It’s a fully accessible vehicle, plus there's room for bikes. Charges vary and you will be advised of the fare when booking.
The service runs 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday; 8am to 6pm Saturday; and 9am to 5pm on Sundays and public holidays. Booking line: 01335 342 951 (8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday). You can book on the day or up to 28 days in advance. For further details view the Moorlands Connect website.