There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Matlock Bath by train, bus, or car
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Train via Leicester
best- Take the train from Luton to Kettering
- Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
- Take the train from Leicester to Derby
- Take the train from Derby to Matlock Bath
3h 12m£43–84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station230
4h 22m£25–49Drive 111.5 mi
- Drive from Luton to Matlock Bath111.5 mi
2h£28–41Train
- Take the train from Luton to Kettering
- Take the train from Kettering to Nottingham
- Take the train from Nottingham to Matlock Bath
3h 34m£56–105
Luton to Matlock Bath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Matlock Bath is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Matlock Bath is to drive which takes 2h and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Fishpond Hotel via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Matlock Bath via Kettering, Leicester and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Luton and Matlock Bath is 114 miles. The road distance is 112.2 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Matlock Bath without a car is to train via Leicester which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Luton to Matlock Bath, including transfers.
Luton to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Matlock Bath train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Matlock Bath is to train via Leicester which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Matlock Bath, England?
You can take a train from Luton to Matlock Bath via Kettering, Leicester, and Derby in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
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- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Luton to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Kettering to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–19
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Matlock Bath
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Kettering to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–55
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Matlock Bath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–14
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Luton to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Luton to Matlock Bath train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Matlock Bath is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Luton to Matlock Bath.
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