There are 5 ways to get from Ludlow to Matlock by train, bus, or car
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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 51m£46–88Drive 86.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ludlow to Matlockcar 86.5 mi
2h 7m£22–31Train, 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 29m£29–41Train, 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 36m£41–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Kidderminster Bus Stationbus 292
- Take the bus from Bromsgrove Bus Station to Theatre Approachbus X20
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Olde Englishe Roadbus Tp
5h 44m
Ludlow to Matlock by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 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 51m.
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 51m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Ludlow to Matlock, including transfers.
Ludlow to Matlock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow 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.
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 51m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ludlow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ludlow to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ludlow to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Matlock
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Stockport to Buxton
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- info@dgbus.co.uk
- Website
- D&G Bus
Bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- D&G Bus
- SIngle Ticket One way
- £3
- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- help@centrebus.com
- Website
- High Peak
Bus from Market Place to Bakewell Road Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- High Peak
Bus from Railway Station to Bakewell Road Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- High Peak
Bus from Bus Station to Olde Englishe Road
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- High Peak
- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- comments@diamondbuses.com
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
Bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Kidderminster Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Bromsgrove Bus Station to Theatre Approach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- NX West Midlands
- Phone
- +44 1773 712265
- talk@trentbarton.co.uk
- Website
- Trent Barton
Bus from Bus Station to Olde Englishe Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Trent Barton
- Single
- £5–7
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