There are 3 ways to get from Bath to Matlock Bath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
4h 15m£45–130Drive 146.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bath to Matlock Bathcar 146.7 mi
2h 59m£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 134 / ...
6h 43m
Bath to Matlock Bath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bath to Matlock Bath is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Bath to Matlock Bath is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Fishpond Hotel via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Bath to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Matlock Bath via Bristol Temple Meads and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Bath and Matlock Bath is 157 miles. The road distance is 147.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bath to Matlock Bath without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £45 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Bath to Matlock Bath, including transfers.
Bath to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Westgate Buildings station.
Bath to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bath to Matlock Bath is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Bath, England and Matlock Bath, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £30–110 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Fishpond Hotel via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 43m.
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Bath to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.
Bath to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Matlock Bath is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Bath to Matlock Bath.
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