Planning to relocate is always a stressful task, so we’ve made the process easier by identifying some of Derbyshire’s best towns and villages – all of which offer direct rail links to major cities.
This list offers something for everyone – and each of these places to live can be reached by train from the likes of Derby, Sheffield, Nottingham and Manchester.
The full list can be found below – could you see yourself moving to any of these towns or villages in the future?
1. Best commuter towns
These commuter towns are perfect if you’re planning to move to Derbyshire in 2026. Photo: Brian Eyre
2. Buxton
This historic spa town, set in the heights of the High Peak, has become renowned with visitors for its amazing architecture and bustling height street. The town also benefits from being on the edge of the Peak District National Park. For anyone thinking of relocating, Buxton also offers direct rail services to Manchester - ideal for any commuters. Photo: jason chadwick
3. Matlock
Matlock is nestled in the Derbyshire Dales, and is perfect for anyone searching for somewhere scenic to live. Matlock Bath, a popular visitor destination, is on Matlock’s doorstep - and the town also benefits from its close proximity to the Peak District National Park. Matlock and Matlock Bath are both on the East Midlands Railway line that connects the Derbyshire Dales with Derby and Nottingham - making them ideal places to live for commuters with jobs in either city. Photo: Rachel Atkins
4. New Mills
New Mills is a scenic town in the High Peak - incorporating everything from impressive viaducts and great pubs to award-winning places to eat. The town is also home to the Millennium Walkway - the perfect way to explore the area’s natural beauty. New Mills is perfect for commuters, with trains running from New Mills Central to Manchester and Sheffield. For anyone wanting to travel between Buxton and Manchester, Northern services also call at New Mills Newtown. Photo: Brian Eyre