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Visit Crich Tramway Village car-free
It’s easy to visit Crich Tramway Museum car-free.
Buses stop outside from Matlock (30 mins), Belper (25 mins) and other local towns.
Trains stop 30-minutes away at Whatstandwell from: Belper (10 mins), Derby (20 mins), Matlock (10 mins), Nottingham (60 mins) and all stations on the Derwent Valley Line. You then need to walk the rest of the way, which is approximately 1 mile up a steep hill. If you are likely to find this challenging, we recommend taking the train to Matlock, Alfreton or Belper and then catching a bus to Crich Tramway Village.
Change trains at Derby from: Birmingham New Street (35 mins), Leicester (30 mins) or Sheffield (30 mins).
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
Discount: Simply present your bus ticket(s) or bike helmet(s) on arrival for a 10% discount on standard Admission prices for the day.
For money-saving tips see our handy guides to trains and buses.
The bus or train Wayfarer from Sheffield and Derby or bus Wayfarer from Manchester give you unlimited travel around the area.
Scenic Derwent Valley Train Line through Wahtstandwell has a downloadable activity book which includes a fun family walking trail from each station and numerous family-orientated quizzes and activities to take part in.
Plan your cycle route here.
Crinch Tramway Museum has a sculpture walk and app guide.
Taxis need to be booked ahead with: Cross Dales – 01629 650 025 or Steve’s – 01773 523523.
Find accessibility information for transport or access at Crinch Tramway Village.
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Getting to Crich Tramway Village car-free
Here's our recommended route to Crich Tramway Village. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train
There are regular trains to Whatstandwell from:
- Belper (10 mins)
- Derby (20 mins)
- Duffield (15 mins, change from EVR)
- Matlock (10 mins, change from Peak Rail)
- Nottingham (60 mins)
- and all stations on the Derwent Valley Line.
Change trains at Derby from:
- Birmingham New Street (35 mins), East Midlands Parkway (10 mins),
- Cheshire & South Yorkshire: Alsager (60 mins), Crewe (70 mins), Sheffield (30 mins),
- Derbyshire & Staffordshire: Burton-on-Trent (10 mins), Chesterfield (20 mins), Stoke-on-Trent (45 mins), Tamworth (10 mins), Uttoxeter (25 mins),
- Leicestershire & Nottinghamshire: Leicester (30 mins), Loughborough (20 mins), Newark Castle (60 mins),
- Further: Aberdeen, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Central, Penzance and Plymouth.
Bus TP, ‘Transpeak’ also runs to Whatstandwell train station from: Belper (10 mins), Bakewell (30 mins), Buxton (80 mins), Cromford (5 mins), Derby (35 mins), Duffield (15 mins) and Matlock (10 mins).
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It is a steep, uphill walk of about 1 mile/ 30 minutes.
If you are likely to find this challenging, we recommend taking the train to Matlock, Alfreton or Belper and then catching a bus to Crich Tramway Village.
By bus from Matlock
Bus 140 and bus 141 run direct from Matlock to Crich Tramway Village. Buses leave a few times per day (none on Sundays) from:
- Bakewell Road Stand B near M&S
- Old English – 5 mins from Matlock train station (just bus 140)
- Causeway Lane shelter (just bus 141)
The journey takes about 30 minutes. Jump of at Crich Tramway Village.
- Bus 143a also runs direct from Matlock to Crich Tramway Village. Buses leave a couple of times per day (none on Sundays) from Causeway Lane shelter. The journey takes 10-15 minutes. Jump of at Crich Tramway Village.
By bus from Matlock Bath and Cromford
Bus 140 runs direct from Matlock Bath and Cromford to Crich Tramway Village. Buses leave a few times per day (none on Sundays) from:
- Matlock Bath train station (25 mins)
- Cromford train station (20 mins)
Jump of at Crich Tramway Village.
By bus from Alfreton
Bus 140 and bus 142 run direct from Alfreton to Crich Tramway Village. Buses leave a few times per day (none on Sundays) from Alfreton train station (less often) and bus station. The journey takes about 25 minutes.
By bus from Ambergate
Bus 142 runs direct from Ambergate to Crich Tramway Village. Buses leave a few times per day (none on Sundays) from Ambergate train station. The journey takes about 15 minutes. Jump of at Crich Tramway Village.
By bus from Belper
Bus 142 runs direct from Belper to Crich Tramway Village. Buses leave a few times per day (none on Sundays) from King Street Stop B. The journey takes about 25 minutes. Jump of at Crich Tramway Village.
By bus from Ripley
Bus 141 runs direct from Ripley to Crich Tramway Village. Buses leave a few times per day (none on Sundays) from Market Place. The journey takes about 15 minutes. Jump of at Crich Tramway Village.
About Crich Tramway Village
Crich Tramway Village, home to the National Tramway Museum, offers one of Derbyshire's great family days out and a step back in time. Vintage trams run along a period street, climbing a mile and a half of track, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding Derbyshire countryside. Experience the fascinating Woodland Walk & Sculpture Trail, which winds its way back to the village, or remain on the tram to the end of the journey, alighting outside Barnett’s Sweet Shop, before visiting the fascinating Exhibitions and Workshop Viewing Gallery, where you can see experts at work maintaining and restoring the vintage trams.
There is a programme of special events, with fun for all the family. Details can be found on the website.
For any queries about visiting contact Crich Tramway Village on 01773 854 321 or [email protected]
Address: Crich Tramway Village, The National Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village, near Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP. Visit Website