Walking on riverside footpath under broad leaved trees

Visiting

Make the most of your visit to the glorious Peak District.

Visitor Centres
Locations and contact details of our four visitor centres
Pedal Peak District
Route maps, bike hire and how to get fit for free
Guided Walks and Events
Free guided walks suitable for all and other events all year round
Getting here
Make use of the best public transport links for any National Park

Peak Connections

Explore the Peak by Bus or train

Enjoy fun filled days out exploring the Peak District by bus.

One of the most effective ways we can use public transport is during holidays and breaks, when there's more time on our side.

What could be better than letting someone else take over the driving and hassle of parking, while you sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning scenery?

Peak Connections aims to make using public transport as easy as possible so you can leave the car behind. There are lots of ideas and information on these pages to show you just how easy it is to travel by bus or train to see many of the spectacular sights or visit the great attractions of the area.

Cascades at Chatsworth

Explore the Peak by Bus or train

Peak Connections guides have been designed to make getting around the Peak District without a car as easy as possible. The guides have lots of ideas for days out, places to visit and fun things to do – all accompanied by bus or train times.

The popularity of the Peak District means there are plenty of bus services put on to take people to the heart of the country from neighbouring towns and cities. So sit back, relax and take in the breathtaking scenery as the bus takes the strain.

On Summer Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays visitors can hop on services to places like Ashbourne, Bakewell, Buxton, Derwent Dams, Dovedale, Eyam, Hartington, Hathersage, Hayfield, Lyme Park, Matlock Bath and Tissington. Or visit the attractions at Carsington Water, Castleton, Chatsworth, Crich Tramway Village, or Haddon Hall . Many of these places can also be reached by bus during the week.

The area is also well served by trains with services running along the Derwent and Hope Valley Lines connecting the cities of Derby, Sheffield and Manchester with the Peak District.

Arrive by bus and enjoy discounted entry to many attractions across the area, simply use the voucher in the guide and show your bus ticket at your chosen attraction. Guides are available from local Tourist Information Centres.

The following guides for 2011/12 are available to download. Arrive proud of the fact that your car free travel is helping save the environment.

Tideswell

Tideswell-an interesting village to explore with a maze of quaint alleyways and narrow lanes. Meander and explore the streets and alleys climbing up to the top of the village and enjoy the view over Tideswell and surrounding countryside. Tideswell offers many traditional shops and eating places to enjoy, many serving local produce.

Nearby Tideswell Dale offers a flat all weather path through beautiful countryside totally accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs, along the route spot the wooden sculptures.

Tideswell information leaflet and bus timetables (385KB)