There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Matlock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to DerbyCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 51m£54–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station134 / ...
6h£25–62Drive 161.9 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Matlock161.9 mi
3h 6m£41–59Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk077 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to DerbyBirmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
6h 25m£27–53
Cardiff to Matlock by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Matlock is to bus and train which costs £26 - £55 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Matlock is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Olde Englishe Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Matlock via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Cardiff and Matlock is 167 miles. The road distance is 162.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Matlock without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Cardiff to Matlock, including transfers.
Cardiff to Matlock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Matlock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Matlock is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Matlock, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £45–160 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Olde Englishe Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 6h.
Train from Cardiff Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–28
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- 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
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Matlock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Matlock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Matlock is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Cardiff to Matlock.
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