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

The cheapest way to get from Matlock to Chester is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matlock to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct train between Matlock and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Matlock to Chester. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Chester via Derby and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Matlock to Chester?

The distance between Matlock and Chester is 89 miles. The road distance is 66.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Matlock to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Matlock to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matlock to Chester train from?

Matlock to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Matlock station.

Train or bus from Matlock to Chester?

The best way to get from Matlock to Chester is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 38 bus, which costs and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Matlock to Chester train arrive?

Matlock to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Matlock to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Matlock to Chester is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Matlock to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1034+ hotels available in Chester.

Matlock to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 38 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Matlock to Chester 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
1. Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain Matlock - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
3h 26m
£41–66
Drive 66.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Matlock to Chestercar 66.1 mi
1h 39m
£17–24
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus Tp
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 21m
£31–47
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus Tp
2. Take the train from Buxton to Stockporttrain
3. Take the train from Stockport to Chestertrain
4h 29m
£28–48
Bus, line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus Tp
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 38
5h 23m

Matlock to Chester by train

103Weekly Trains

3h 26mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Matlock to Chester.

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Distance: 88.3 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Matlock, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Matlock to Chester via Derby and Crewe in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Chester via Market Place, Bus Station, Railway Station, and Crewe in around 5h 23m.

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