There are 3 ways to get from Matlock to Wales by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 18m£73–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
7h 22m£31–57Drive 160.9 mi
- Drive from Matlock to Cardiffcar 160.9 mi
3h 9m£40–58
Matlock to Wales by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matlock to Wales is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Matlock to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Matlock to Wales. However, there are services departing from Olde Englishe Road and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Matlock to Wales. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Cardiff Central via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Matlock and Wales is 167 miles. The road distance is 161.8 miles.
The best way to get from Matlock to Wales without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Matlock to Wales, including transfers.
Matlock to Wales bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from Bus Station.
Matlock to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Matlock to Wales is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Matlock, England and Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Olde Englishe Road to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 7h 22m.
Train from Derby to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- talk@kinchbus.co.uk
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Kinchbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Matlock to Wales bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Matlock to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matlock to Wales is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Matlock to Wales.
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