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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Matlock is to bus via Leeds which costs £28 - £60 and takes 8h 3m.

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 Sheffield Interchange/D4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

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 - £210.

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 National Express, 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 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Matlock bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Matlock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/E2 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.

Where can I stay near Matlock?

There are 1804+ 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
£146–202
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
8h 3m
£29–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
7h 54m
£47–110
Drive 245.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Matlockcar 245.8 mi
4h 48m
£61–88
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 New Street to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
5h 19m
£64–134
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 42m
£88–182
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
6h 8m
£76–166
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 47m
£92–194

Edinburgh to Matlock by train, foot, and bus

93Weekly Services

5h 6mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest 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, National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2 twice daily. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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