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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Matlock is to bus via Sheffield which costs £28 - £120 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Matlock is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Matlock?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Causeway Lane via Meadowhall Interchange/A4 and Arundel Gate/AG12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Matlock?

The distance between Edinburgh and Matlock is 290 miles. The road distance is 247.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Matlock without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £140 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Edinburgh to Matlock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Matlock bus from?

Edinburgh to Matlock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Matlock?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Matlock is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £140 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Sheffield, which costs £28 - £120 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Matlock bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Matlock?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Matlock is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Edinburgh to Matlock.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Matlock?

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Where can I stay near Matlock?

There are 1971+ hotels available in Matlock.

Edinburgh to Matlock - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Matlock by train, bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 6m
£144–200
Bus via Sheffield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
7h 30m
£28–111
Drive 245.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Matlockcar 245.8 mi
4h 48m
£62–89
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
5h 12m
£68–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
7h 53m
£46–109
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 53m
£72–187
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chesterfieldtrain
7h 46m
£84–216
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
6h 42m
£96–214

Edinburgh to Matlock by train, foot, and bus

91Weekly Services

5h 6mAverage Duration

£144Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Matlock.

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Distance: 288.2 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Matlock, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfield hourly. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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