One of the principal long distance bus routes through the Peak District National Park is the “TransPeak” service operated by High Peak Buses. This service runs from Derby Bus Station and serves the key towns of Belper, Matlock, Bakewell and Buxton. It therefore links the Derby-Matlock railway line with the Buxton-Manchester railway line, making a highly scenic journey by public transport possible from Derby to Manchester passing right through the heart of the national park.

Another principal service is the 271/272 from Sheffield through the Hope Valley to Castleton. This service runs hourly seven days a week and is operated mainly by First South Yorkshire plus a few journeys operated by Hulleys of Baslow. It is a convenient way for rail passengers to visit the delightful small town of Castleton (3 miles away) by alighting at Hope Station and using the bus stops on the main road at the bottom of the station drive. (If you are even more ambitious, it is possible to alight at Edale Station, walk over the top of Mam Tor and down in to Castleton, then catch the bus on to Hope Station ready for the train journey home.) From Dore & Totley Station (near Sheffield) on the Hope Valley Line there is a very good number 218 bus service to/from the lovely town of Bakewell. This bus route also serves Chatsworth House; arguably the finest country house and estate in Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park. This service runs seven days a week and is operated by TM Travel. 

There is a wide network of bus services connecting the towns and villages of Derbyshire and the Peak District. Here are two great websites where you can find out more information: