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

The cheapest way to get from Matlock to Prestonpans is to bus via Sheffield which costs £27 - £120 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matlock to Prestonpans is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Matlock and Prestonpans?

No, there is no direct bus from Matlock to Prestonpans. However, there are services departing from Causeway Lane and arriving at Ayres Wynd via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Matlock and Prestonpans?

No, there is no direct train from Matlock to Prestonpans. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Prestonpans via Derby, York and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Matlock to Prestonpans?

The distance between Matlock and Prestonpans is 317 miles. The road distance is 242.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Matlock to Prestonpans without a car is to train via York which takes 5h 46m and costs £100 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Matlock to Prestonpans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matlock to Prestonpans bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Matlock to Prestonpans train from?

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

Train or bus from Matlock to Prestonpans?

The best way to get from Matlock to Prestonpans is to train via York which takes 5h 46m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus via Sheffield, which costs £27 - £120 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Matlock to Prestonpans bus arrive?

Matlock to Prestonpans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Matlock to Prestonpans train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Matlock to Prestonpans?

Yes, the driving distance between Matlock to Prestonpans is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Matlock to Prestonpans.

How do I get a train ticket from Matlock to Prestonpans?

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

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

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 46m
£107–235
Bus via Sheffield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 59m
£28–117
Drive 241.5 mi
1. Drive from Matlock to Prestonpanscar 241.5 mi
4h 41m
£60–86
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestonpanstrain
5h 22m
£73–166
Train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 38m
£145–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
9h 23m
£46–117
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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 train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 15m
£73–196
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
6h 55m
£101–217
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
7h 17m
£125–269

Matlock to Prestonpans by train

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Distance: 315.6 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Matlock to Prestonpans via Derby, York, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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