There are 3 ways to get from Matlock to Dorset by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 50m£64–228Drive 196.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Matlock to Dorsetcar 196.8 mi
4h 16m£49–70Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
8h 28m£73–219
Matlock to Dorset by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matlock to Dorset is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Matlock to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £45 - £70.
The distance between Matlock and Dorset is 260 miles. The road distance is 198 miles.
The best way to get from Matlock to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £60 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Matlock to Dorset, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Matlock to Dorset is 198 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Matlock to Dorset.
There are 2186+ hotels available in Dorset.
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 50m.
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
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