What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Matlock?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Matlock is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Matlock?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Matlock is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Matlock?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Causeway Lane via Meadowhall Interchange/A4 and Arundel Gate/AG12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Matlock?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Matlock via Crewe and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Matlock?

The distance between Carlisle and Matlock is 168 miles. The road distance is 163.6 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Matlock without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Matlock without a car is to train and bus via Manchester which takes 5h 4m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Carlisle to Matlock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Matlock bus from?

Carlisle to Matlock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Matlock train from?

Carlisle to Matlock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Matlock?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Matlock is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs £23 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £26 - £120 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Carlisle to Matlock bus arrive?

Carlisle to Matlock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Carlisle to Matlock train arrive?

Carlisle to Matlock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Matlock?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Matlock is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Carlisle to Matlock.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Matlock?

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Where can I stay near Matlock?

There are 1774+ hotels available in Matlock.

Carlisle to Matlock - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Matlock 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, bus via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus Tp
5h 4m
£34–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Arundel Gate/AG12 to Causeway Lanebus X17
5h 30m
£23–32
Drive 162.7 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Matlockcar 162.7 mi
3h 5m
£40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
5h 13m
£27–120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Sheffieldtrain Carlisle - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/D4 to Causeway Lanebus X17
5h 26m
£31–108

Carlisle to Matlock by train and bus

99Weekly Services

5h 4mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 167.1 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Matlock, England?

You can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Causeway Lane via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Flat Street/Fitzalan Square, and Arundel Gate/AG12 in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Matlock via Crewe and Derby in around 5h 13m.

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