By bus
Local bus services operate between many of the towns in Derbyshire. A number of villages are served by bus services, but many have only a limited frequency. The buses are operated by numerous different companies.
The Derbyshire Wayfarer rover ticket is good value if travelling on more than one bus or train service. It is valid on nearly all buses and trains within Derbyshire.
The Transpeak bus is the main service for crossing the county. It runs from Nottingham via Derby, Belper, Matlock, Bakewell and Buxton to Manchester.
For timetable information see the Derbyshire County Council public transport website or phone Traveline on 0870 608 2608.
By train
Within the county, there are train services between Derby and Matlock and between Derby and Chesterfield.