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How to get fromCardiff to Matlock Bathby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Matlock Bath by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    3h 56m
    £73–107
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Cp2
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    6h 17m
    £31–54
  3. Drive  160 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Matlock Bathcar car 160 mi
    3h 5m
    £40–57

Cardiff to Matlock Bath by train

Calendar90Weekly Trains
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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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.

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