There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Matlock Bath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to DerbyCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Derby to Matlock BathDerby - Matlock / ...
2h 30m£25–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Bus StationCf3
4h 17m£24–35Drive 103.1 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Matlock Bath103.1 mi
2h 1m£26–38
Cheltenham to Matlock Bath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Matlock Bath is to bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Matlock Bath is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Racecourse and arriving at Fishpond Hotel via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Matlock Bath via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Matlock Bath is 103 miles. The road distance is 103.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Matlock Bath without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £25 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Cheltenham to Matlock Bath, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cheltenham Racecourse station.
Cheltenham to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Matlock Bath is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £25 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Matlock Bath, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Matlock Bath via Derby in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £21–29 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
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Train from Cheltenham Spa to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Matlock Bath
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Matlock Bath is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Cheltenham to Matlock Bath.
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