There are 5 ways to get from Ludlow to Matlock by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
3h 50m£29–76Drive 86.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ludlow to Matlockcar 86.5 mi
2h 7m£21–31Train, line 38 bus, bus
- Take the train from Ludlow to Crewetrain
- Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Stationbus 38
- Take the bus from Market Place to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus Tp
5h 48mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Ludlow to Stockporttrain
- Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus Tp
4h 38m£34–82Bus
- Take the bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Kidderminster Bus Stationbus 292
- Take the bus from Birmingham to Derbybus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Olde Englishe Roadbus Tp
6h 22m
Ludlow to Matlock by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Matlock is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Matlock is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ludlow to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Ludlow Fish Bar and arriving at Olde Englishe Road via Kidderminster Bus Station, Halesowen Bus Station, Birmingham and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Matlock via Shrewsbury, Birmingham New Street and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Ludlow and Matlock is 129 miles. The road distance is 87 miles.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Matlock without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £28 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Ludlow to Matlock, including transfers.
Ludlow to Matlock bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, depart from Ludlow Fish Bar station.
Ludlow to Matlock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Matlock is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £28 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Matlock, England?
You can take a train from Ludlow to Matlock via Shrewsbury, Birmingham New Street, and Derby in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Olde Englishe Road via Kidderminster Bus Station, Halesowen Bus Station, Newhall St, Birmingham, Derby, and Bus Station in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Ludlow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Ludlow to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £23–35
Train from Ludlow to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–22
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–25
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Matlock
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Buxton
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- info@dgbus.co.uk
- Website
- dgbus.co.uk
Bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dgbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- help@centrebus.com
- Website
- highpeakbuses.com
Bus from Market Place to Bakewell Road Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.highpeakbuses.com
Bus from Railway Station to Bakewell Road Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- http://www.highpeakbuses.com
Bus from Bus Station to Olde Englishe Road
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- http://www.highpeakbuses.com
- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- comments@diamondbuses.com
- Website
- diamondbuses.com
Bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Kidderminster Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.diamondbuses.com/
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Birmingham to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
- Phone
- +44 1773 712265
- talk@trentbarton.co.uk
- Website
- trentbarton.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Olde Englishe Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Ludlow to Matlock bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, arrive at Kidderminster Bus Station.
Ludlow to Matlock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow to Matlock is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Ludlow to Matlock.
Book your Ludlow to Matlock train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1758+ hotels available in Matlock.









































