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 £18 - £30 and takes 5h 54m.

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 £35 - £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 Carlisle and arriving at Causeway Lane via Meadowhall Interchange/A4 and Arundel Gate/AG12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

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 11m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Matlock?

The distance between Carlisle and Matlock is 209 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 via Crewe which takes 5h 11m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 Carlisle 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 train via Crewe which takes 5h 11m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Carlisle to Matlock bus arrive?

Carlisle to Matlock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange 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 1804+ 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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
5h 11m
£74–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Arundel Gate/AG12 to Causeway Lanebus X17
5h 54m
£18–30
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 Chesterfieldtrain Carlisle - Nottingham
5h 18m
£26–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Market Placebus 199
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus Tp
6h 19m
£38–73

Carlisle to Matlock by train

104Weekly Trains

5h 11mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Matlock.

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Distance: 207.5 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Matlock via Crewe and Derby in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Causeway Lane via Meadowhall Interchange/A4, Flat Street/Fitzalan Square, and Arundel Gate/AG12 in around 5h 54m.

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