There are 3 ways to get from Matlock to Wales by train, bus, or car
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Matlock to Wales by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matlock to Wales is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 26m.
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 Donington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
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 16m.
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 16m and costs £45 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Matlock to Wales, including transfers.
Matlock to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Donington Park 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 16m and costs £45 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Matlock, England and Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £40–180 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Donington Park to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
Train from Derby to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Donington Park to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Matlock to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens 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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