What is the cheapest way to get from Matlock to Fort William?

The cheapest way to get from Matlock to Fort William is to bus which costs £35 - £140 and takes 12h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Matlock to Fort William?

The fastest way to get from Matlock to Fort William is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Matlock and Fort William?

No, there is no direct bus from Matlock to Fort William station. However, there are services departing from Causeway Lane and arriving at Bus Station via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Matlock and Fort William?

No, there is no direct train from Matlock to Fort William. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Fort William via Derby, York and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Matlock to Fort William?

The distance between Matlock and Fort William is 467 miles. The road distance is 361.2 miles.

How do I travel from Matlock to Fort William without a car?

The best way to get from Matlock to Fort William without a car is to train via York which takes 11h 2m and costs £130 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Matlock to Fort William?

It takes approximately 11h 2m to get from Matlock to Fort William, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matlock to Fort William bus from?

Matlock to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Matlock to Fort William train from?

Matlock to Fort William train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Matlock to Fort William?

The best way to get from Matlock to Fort William is to train via York which takes 11h 2m and costs £130 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 12h 21m.

Where does the Matlock to Fort William bus arrive?

Matlock to Fort William bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Matlock to Fort William train arrive?

Matlock to Fort William train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Matlock to Fort William?

Yes, the driving distance between Matlock to Fort William is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Matlock to Fort William.

How do I get a train ticket from Matlock to Fort William?

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Where can I stay near Fort William?

There are 342+ hotels available in Fort William.

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

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

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain
11h 2m
£139–298
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
12h 21m
£39–132
Drive 359.1 mi
1. Drive from Matlock to Fort Williamcar 359.1 mi
6h 41m
£88–127
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
7h 40m
£72–158
Train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
11h 53m
£173–274
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
2. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
13h 30m
£58–136
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus
8h 31m
£71–150
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Matlock to Beestontrain
2. Take the train from Beeston to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus
9h 25m
£108–210
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus
9h 44m
£121–264

Matlock to Fort William by train

6Weekly Trains

11h 2mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Matlock to Fort William.

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Distance: 464.7 mi
Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Matlock, England and Fort William, Scotland?

You can take a train from Matlock to Fort William via Derby, York, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Causeway Lane to Bus Station via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/C1, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 21m.

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