There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Matlock Bath by train, bus, or car
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Cardiff to Matlock Bath by train
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The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Matlock Bath is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Matlock Bath is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Fishpond Hotel via Donington Park and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Matlock Bath via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Cardiff and Matlock Bath is 165 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Matlock Bath without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £85 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Cardiff to Matlock Bath, including transfers.
Cardiff to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Matlock Bath is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £85 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Matlock Bath, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Derby every 2 hours. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Donington Park once a week. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h.
Train from Cardiff Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Donington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Donington Park station.
Cardiff to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Matlock Bath is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Cardiff to Matlock Bath.
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