There are 4 ways to get from Matlock to Watford 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 Matlock to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junctiontrain
3h 10m£28–116Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus 230
6h 20m£29–53Drive 128.4 mi
- Drive from Matlock to Watfordcar 128.4 mi
2h 21m£32–46Train, line 321 bus
- Take the train from Matlock to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Beechen Grovebus 321
5h 3m£47–87
Matlock to Watford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matlock to Watford is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Matlock to Watford is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Matlock to Watford. However, there are services departing from Olde Englishe Road and arriving at Beechen Grove via Bus Station, Airport Bus Station and Black Boy PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Matlock to Watford. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Watford Junction via Derby and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Matlock and Watford is 154 miles. The road distance is 129.1 miles.
The best way to get from Matlock to Watford without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £27 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Matlock to Watford, including transfers.
Matlock to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Matlock to Watford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Matlock station.
The best way to get from Matlock to Watford is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £27 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Matlock, England and Watford, England?
You can take a train from Matlock to Watford Junction via Derby and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Airport Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Matlock to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Matlock to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Kettering to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–55
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Beechen Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Matlock to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Airport Bus Station.
Matlock to Watford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matlock to Watford is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Matlock to Watford.
Book your Matlock to Watford train tickets online with Omio.
There are 12293+ hotels available in Watford.

























