There are 5 ways to get from Northampton to Matlock Bath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Northampton to Rugbytrain
- Take the train from Rugby to Tamworthtrain
- Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Matlock Bathtrain
3h 21m£35–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk900
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Fishpond Hotelbus 6.1
4h 4m£11–18Drive 79 mi
- Drive from Northampton to Matlock Bathcar 79 mi
1h 34m£20–29Bus, train
- Take the bus from Abington Square to Newland Centrebus X10 / ...
- Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Matlock Bathtrain
4h 21m£45–66Bus via Leicester
- Take the bus from The Square to Haymarket Bus Stationbus X7
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
5h 5m£15–23
Northampton to Matlock Bath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Matlock Bath is to bus which costs £11 - £19 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Northampton to Matlock Bath is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Northampton Town Centre and arriving at Fishpond Hotel via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Matlock Bath via Rugby, Tamworth High Level and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Northampton and Matlock Bath is 87 miles. The road distance is 79.4 miles.
The best way to get from Northampton to Matlock Bath without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Northampton to Matlock Bath, including transfers.
Northampton to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.
Northampton to Matlock Bath train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
The best way to get from Northampton to Matlock Bath is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £19 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Northampton, England and Matlock Bath, England?
You can take a train from Northampton to Matlock Bath via Rugby, Tamworth High Level, and Derby in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Fishpond Hotel via Bus Station in around 4h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Northampton to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Rugby to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Northampton to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Rugby to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Tamworth High Level to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Matlock Bath
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Kettering to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Matlock Bath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Northampton Town Centre to Derby Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1773 712265
- talk@trentbarton.co.uk
- Website
- trentbarton.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Fishpond Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- help@centrebus.com
- Website
- highpeakbuses.com
Bus from Bus Station to Fishpond Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- http://www.highpeakbuses.com
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- midlands.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Abington Square to Newland Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £2–3
Bus from The Square to Haymarket Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £2–3
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from The Square to Haymarket Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- talk@kinchbus.co.uk
- Website
- kinchbus.co.uk
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.kinchbus.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Northampton to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Derby Bus Station.
Northampton to Matlock Bath train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Rugby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Matlock Bath is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Northampton to Matlock Bath.
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