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 train and bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 16h 49m.

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 16m and costs £45 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Matlock?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Matlock station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bakewell Road Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Piccadilly, Rising Sun and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 52m.

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 14h 16m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 1791+ hotels available in Matlock.

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

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

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to East Midlands Airport, train
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)BHD - EMA
2. Take the train from Derby to Matlock
4h 16m
£49–194
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to ChesterfieldLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
14h 16m
£69–146
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
14h 55m
£100–456
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030 / ...
16h 52m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
4h 50m
£53–213
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
3. Take the train from Derby to Matlock
5h 20m
£55–163
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
5h 15m
£57–222
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
4. Take the train from Derby to Matlock
5h 55m
£51–187
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Derby
6h 10m
£72–246
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
6h 15m
£60–251
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
7h
£55–201
Car ferry, train via Crewe
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Crewe to DerbyCrewe - Lincoln Central / ...
14h 17m
£62–123
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Market Place199
16h 49m
£66–120
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Matlock
7h 29m
£96–257

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

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14h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 255.3 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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 Causeway Lane via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, Chesterfield, and Cavendish Street in around 14h 16m.

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