New Mills has long been a transport hub and is often seen as a gateway to both the bright city lights of Manchester and Sheffield but also to the moorlands of Kinder and the Peak District – whichever way you choose to travel you will be made to feel welcome in the many cafes and pubs.
Car – New Mills is within 8 miles of the M60 Manchester ring road and wider motorway network and well signed off the A6 from Stockport and Buxton, there is plenty of on street and pay & display car parking in the town centre.
Pay and display – Car spaces: 63 (Disabled spaces: 4)
Opening times: 8am to 6pm
Maximum stay: 10 hours
Address: Torr Top, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire SK22 4BS
Pay and display – Car spaces: 44
Opening times: 8am to 6pm
Maximum stay: 10 hours
Address: Market Street, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire SK22 4AA
Pay and display – Car spaces: 13 (Disabled spaces: 1)
Opening times: 8am to 6pm
Maximum stay: 10 hours
Address: Town Hall, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire SK22 4AT
Car parks outside town centre
Station Rd, Riverside parking
Pay and display – Car spaces: 12
Price – 50p-£2.50(all day)
Station Rd, New Mills, High Peak SK22 3JB (past New Mills Central train station)
FREE – Car spaces: 20
Waterside rd, Hague Bar, High Peak SK22 3AS
Torr Vale Mill has four EV chargers in their main car park for all to use. Download the Fuuse app to find out more.
Train – New Mills is very fortunate to have two train stations with direct connections to Manchester and Sheffield along the stunning Hope Valley line from New Mills Central and to Buxton, Stockport (linking in with the West Coast mainline to London and Scotland) from New Mills Newtown.
Bus – New Mills Bus Station is located at the top of Union Road and has several services:
- 60 – Hayfield – New Mills – Whaley Bridge – Macclesfield
- 60a –Â New Mills – Whaley Bridge – Macclesfield
- 61 – Glossop – New Mills – Buxton
- 199 – Buxton – Chapel – Whaley Bridge – (Newtown/New Mills) Stockport – Manchester Airport
- 358 – Hayfield – New Mills – Marple – Stockport
- 389 – New Mills Town Service
Cycle – National Cycle route 68 passes right through New Mills – there is a very good bike shop (Sett Valley Cycles) on Union Road, more information on bike rack locations and routes here: https://visitnewmills.co.uk/cycling/
Taxi – There are several small taxi firms in New Mills – it is advisable to book in advance.