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

The cheapest way to get from Matlock to Edinburgh is to bus via Sheffield which costs £19 - £70 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matlock to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Matlock and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Matlock to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Causeway Lane and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Sheffield Interchange/E2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Matlock to Edinburgh?

The distance between Matlock and Edinburgh is 290 miles. The road distance is 247.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Matlock to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £45 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Matlock to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matlock to Edinburgh bus from?

Matlock to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Train or bus from Matlock to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Matlock to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £45 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Matlock to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Matlock to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Matlock to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Matlock to Edinburgh is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Matlock to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2484+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Matlock to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Matlock to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Chesterfield to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 36m
£48–184
Bus via Sheffield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus StationUk010 / ...
8h 50m
£20–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Station180
8h 26m
£39–85
Drive 245.7 mi
1. Drive from Matlock to Edinburgh245.7 mi
4h 46m
£61–88
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Matlock to Derby
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 35m
£54–141
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 27m
£60–201
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
7h 27m
£81–190
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Matlock to Beeston
2. Take the train from Beeston to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
6h 23m
£85–220
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Matlock to Derby
2. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
6h 25m
£89–338

Matlock to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

102Weekly Services

5h 36mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 288.3 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Matlock, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £45–180 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–80 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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