There are 4 ways to get from Matlock to Dorset by train, bus, or car
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Train via Winchester
best- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Winchestertrain
- Take the train from Winchester to Dorchester Southtrain
8h 4m£106–178Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G28
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
10h 11m£34–58Drive 196.7 mi
- Drive from Matlock to Dorsetcar 196.7 mi
4h 19m£50–72Train
- Take the train from Derby to Cheltenham Spatrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Weymouthtrain Cheltenham Spa - Weymouth
9h 1m£100–175
Matlock to Dorset by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matlock to Dorset is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Matlock to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Matlock to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Olde Englishe Road and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Matlock to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Dorchester South via Derby, Birmingham New Street and Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Matlock and Dorset is 266 miles. The road distance is 197.8 miles.
The best way to get from Matlock to Dorset without a car is to train via Winchester which takes 8h 4m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Matlock to Dorset, including transfers.
Matlock to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Matlock to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Matlock to Dorset is to train via Winchester which takes 8h 4m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 11m.
What companies run services between Matlock, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Matlock to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Derby, Birmingham New Street, Winchester, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Olde Englishe Road to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 10h 11m.
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Winchester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Winchester to Dorchester South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Matlock to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Matlock to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matlock to Dorset is 198 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Matlock to Dorset.
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