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Visit Chatsworth car-free
Buses run direct to Chatsworth from Sheffield. Connecting trains run to Sheffield from around the country. There are also local buses to Chatsworth from Matlock and other towns. Use our journey planner above to get bus and train times.
Visitors arriving at Chatsworth by bus, train or bicycle are entitled to £5 off their ticket.
If booking in advance, use the code ‘CARFREE23’ during the checkout process to receive your discount. You will then need to show your bus/train ticket for that day, on arrival at Chatsworth, or demonstrate that you arrived by bicycle.
If you wish to buy a ticket when you arrive, simply show your bus/train ticket, or demonstrate that you arrived by bicycle for that day’s journey at one of the till points at the house, garden or farmyard.
Cyclists welcome. National Route 680 runs to Bakewell, from where it’s a 4-mile cycle along lanes to Chatsworth. There is cycle and luggage storage at the front of the house. Plan your cycle route here.
The Derwent Valley Heritage Way and the White Peak Way both run through the Chatsworth Estate.
There is a taxi rank at Chesterfield Station. To book a taxi to meet you at Matlock Station call Cross Dales on 01629 650025.
There are two rover tickets which offer unlimited travel by train and bus in the Peak District, including travel to Chatsworth: The Wayfarer and The Derbyshire Wayfarer.
Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains. And here’s information on accessibility at Chatsworth House.
Getting to Chatsworth car-free
Here's our recommended route to Chatsworth. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
Direct buses to Chatsworth
From Sheffield and Bakewell bus 218 runs every day.
From Matlock bus 217 runs Mondays to Saturdays only.
From Bakewell and Chesterfield bus 170 runs Mondays to Saturdays only.
From Macclesfield and Buxton bus 58 runs to Chatsworth on Sundays and Bank Holidays only (on weekdays catch Transpeak bus TP3 from Buxton to Bakewell, then catch bus 218).
Buses to Baslow (30min walk)
By train & bus via Sheffield
There are direct trains to Sheffield from across the north of England, London and many other cities. It’s a 2-minute walk from the train station to the bus stop (Stop D3 on Pond Street).
Bus 218 runs hourly direct to Chatsworth House (every 2 hours on Sundays). The journey takes about 45 minutes.
Our journey planner will show you train and bus times and walking route between stops.
About Chatsworth
Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family. Explore over 30 rooms in the house, discover the 105-acre garden, complete with maze, rock garden, fountains and sculptures, and take time to enjoy the working farmyard and adventure playground.
Chatsworth hosts a range of special events throughout the year, including Chatsworth Country Fair, fireworks nights and Christmas Market.
For any queries about visiting contact Chatsworth on 01246 565300 or info@chatsworth.org
Address: Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PP. Visit Website