What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Matlock?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Matlock is to car ferry and bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 16h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Matlock?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Matlock is to fly and train which takes 4h 20m and costs £60 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Matlock?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Causeway Lane via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.

How far is it from Belfast to Matlock?

The distance between Belfast and Matlock is 257 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Matlock without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Matlock without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 13h 40m and costs £85 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Matlock?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Belfast to Matlock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Matlock bus from?

Belfast to Matlock bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Matlock bus arrive?

Belfast to Matlock bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Matlock?

There are 1804+ hotels available in Matlock.

Belfast to Matlock - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 14 ways to get from Belfast to Matlock by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to East Midlands Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane BHD - EMA
2. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
4h 20m
£62–188
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
3. Take the bus from Aintree Festival Zone Package to Coach Stationbus Gn4
16h 41m
£45–119
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Tamworthtrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
13h 40m
£89–171
Car ferry, train via Glasgow
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
15h 7m
£150–523
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
15h 14m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chesterfieldtrain
5h 21m
£63–175
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 2m
£68–182
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chesterfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Causeway Lanebus
5h 51m
£61–155
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
5h 22m
£59–147
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chesterfieldtrain
5h 53m
£74–195
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chesterfieldtrain
6h 28m
£77–175
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Guiseley to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Chesterfieldtrain
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Causeway Lanebus
6h 21m
£72–179
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Chesterfieldtrain
15h 28m
£67–141
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Matlockcar
7h 31m
£72–142

Belfast to Matlock by bus, car ferry, taxi, and train

14Weekly Services

13h 40mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Matlock.

Launch map view

Distance: 255.3 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Matlock, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Matlock. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), walk to EMA Departure Building, take the bus to Railway Station, walk to Derby, then take the train to Matlock. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Matlock via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Liverpool Lime Street, Tamworth High Level, and Derby in around 13h 40m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.