There are 4 ways to get from Paignton to Matlock 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 Newton Abbot to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 57m£105–167Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Great Western Road to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 404 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Derby Bus Stationbus Ukn02
10h 27m£52–81Drive 234.9 mi
- Drive from Paignton to Matlockcar 234.9 mi
4h 14m£59–85Train via Newport
- Take the train from Paignton to Newport (S Wales)train Paignton - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
7h 52m£122–198
Paignton to Matlock by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Matlock is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Paignton to Matlock is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Olde Englishe Road via London Heathrow Airport and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Matlock via Newton Abbot and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Paignton and Matlock is 250 miles. The road distance is 236.2 miles.
The best way to get from Paignton to Matlock without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Paignton to Matlock, including transfers.
Paignton to Matlock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.
Paignton to Matlock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
The best way to get from Paignton to Matlock is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 10h 27m.
What companies run services between Paignton, England and Matlock, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £95–150 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Olde Englishe Road via London Heathrow Airport and Bus Station in around 10h 27m.
Train from Newton Abbot to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–150
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Paignton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Great Western Road to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Derby Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Paignton to Matlock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Paignton to Matlock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Matlock is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Paignton to Matlock.
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