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How to get fromMatlock to Dorsetby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Matlock to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    6h 52m
    £143–227

  2. Drive 196.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matlock to Dorsetcar car 196.4 mi
    4h 18m
    £49–70

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus Cr5
    9h 39m
    £86–127

  4. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
    8h 38m
    £113–188

Matlock to Dorset by train and bus

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration9h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Matlock to Dorset via Derby, Birmingham New Street, Bournemouth, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 52m.

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