There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Matlock Bath by train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 56m£73–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
6h 17m£31–54Drive 160 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Matlock Bathcar 160 mi
3h 5m£40–57
Cardiff to Matlock Bath by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Matlock Bath is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Matlock Bath is to drive which takes 3h 5m 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 St Margaret's Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
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 56m.
The distance between Cardiff and Matlock Bath is 165 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Matlock Bath without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 56m 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 56m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Matlock Bath, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Fishpond Hotel via St Margaret's Bus Station and Bus Station in around 6h 17m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- talk@kinchbus.co.uk
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Kinchbus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus 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 5m to drive from Cardiff to Matlock Bath.
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