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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Matlock is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 14h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Matlock is to train and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs £70 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Matlock?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Causeway Lane via Union Square Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A3 and Sheffield Interchange/D4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Matlock?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Matlock via Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, York and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Elgin to Matlock?

The distance between Elgin and Matlock is 507 miles. The road distance is 409.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Matlock without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 10h 6m and costs £160 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Elgin to Matlock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Matlock bus from?

Elgin to Matlock bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Matlock train from?

Elgin to Matlock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Matlock?

The best way to get from Elgin to Matlock is to train via Aberdeen which takes 10h 6m and costs £160 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 14h 27m.

Where does the Elgin to Matlock bus arrive?

Elgin to Matlock bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Elgin to Matlock train arrive?

Elgin to Matlock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Matlock?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Matlock is 409 miles. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Elgin to Matlock.

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

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Where can I stay near Matlock?

There are 1618+ hotels available in Matlock.

Elgin to Matlock - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Elgin 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 via Aberdeen
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Derbytrain
10h 6m
£167–382
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11
14h 27m
£54–85
Drive 407 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Matlockcar 407 mi
7h 57m
£100–144
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 36m
£110–247
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
10h 16m
£231–368
Train #2
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfieldtrain
10h 45m
£202–369
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
15h 39m
£73–155
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chesterfieldtrain
7h 25m
£101–224
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chesterfieldtrain
7h 9m
£121–268
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
7h 32m
£100–216
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane ABZ - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Nottinghamtrain
4. Take the train from Nottingham to Matlocktrain
9h 51m
£212–512
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane INV - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 14m
£74–261

Elgin to Matlock by bus

14Weekly Buses

14h 27mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 504.2 mi
Duration: 10h 6m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Matlock via Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Derby in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Causeway Lane via Union Square Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A3, Arundel Gate/Arundel Gate Ag13, and Sheffield Interchange/D4 in around 14h 27m.

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