There are 4 ways to get from Matlock to Ludlow by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain
3h 38m£60–103Drive 86.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Matlock to Ludlowcar 86.9 mi
2h 8m£22–31Bus, line 199 bus, train
- Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus Tp
- Take the bus from Market Place to Stockport Interchangebus 199
- Take the train from Stockport to Ludlowtrain
5h 21m£36–56Train
- Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Ludlowtrain
4h 22m£45–70
Matlock to Ludlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matlock to Ludlow is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Matlock to Ludlow is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Matlock to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Ludlow via Derby, Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Matlock and Ludlow is 129 miles. The road distance is 87.4 miles.
The best way to get from Matlock to Ludlow without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 38m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Matlock to Ludlow, including transfers.
Matlock to Ludlow train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Matlock station.
Matlock to Ludlow train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matlock to Ludlow is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Matlock to Ludlow.
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What companies run services between Matlock, England and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from Matlock to Ludlow via Derby, Birmingham New Street, and Shrewsbury in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Matlock to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £5–9
Train from Derby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–26
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £28–40
- 1st Class
- £35–55
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £16–24
Train from Shrewsbury to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £10–15
Train from Stockport to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–50
Train from Crewe to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £23–35
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- help@centrebus.com
- Website
- highpeakbuses.com
Bus from Interchange to Market Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- http://www.highpeakbuses.com
Bus from Market Place to Stockport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.highpeakbuses.com
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