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 51m.

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 £60 - £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 51m.

How far is it from Matlock to Prestonpans?

The distance between Matlock and Prestonpans is 299 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 which takes 6h 38m and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m 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.

Train or bus from Matlock to Prestonpans?

The best way to get from Matlock to Prestonpans is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Sheffield, which costs £27 - £120 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Matlock to Prestonpans bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Prestonpans?

There are 2688+ hotels available in Prestonpans.

Matlock to Prestonpans - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Matlock to Prestonpans 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 Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 38m
£145–206
Bus via Sheffield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 51m
£28–117
Drive 241.5 mi
1. Drive from Matlock to Prestonpanscar 241.5 mi
4h 41m
£61–87
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 23m
£76–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
9h 22m
£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 13m
£76–203
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 57m
£104–228
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 16m
£125–284

Matlock to Prestonpans by bus, foot, and train

101Weekly Services

6h 38mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 297.4 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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