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There are 10 ways to get from Fort William to Matlock Bath by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Warrington

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    11h 22m
    £75–239

  2. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    8h 1m
    £39–183

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    11h 50m
    £41–74

  4. Drive 361 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Matlock Bathcar car 361 mi
    6h 43m
    £88–126

  5. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    7h 23m
    £52–133

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfieldtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    11h 32m
    £103–259

  7. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus bus 180
    13h 10m
    £41–148

  8. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    5. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain train
    8h 46m
    £73–184

  9. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain train
    9h 23m
    £72–326

  10. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain train
    9h 49m
    £77–340

Fort William to Matlock Bath by train and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Matlock Bath, England?

You can take a train from Fort William to Matlock Bath via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Crewe, and Derby in around 11h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fishpond Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly, Hazel Grove Park & Ride, Rising Sun, Market Place, and Bakewell Road Bus Station in around 11h 50m.

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