There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Matlock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Derbytrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain Lincoln Central - Matlock / ...
3h 28m£49–113Drive 145.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Matlockcar 145.4 mi
2h 42m£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus Ukn02
6h 28m£51–93Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
3h 45m£40–116
Reading to Matlock by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Matlock is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Matlock is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Causeway Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Matlock via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Reading and Matlock is 150 miles. The road distance is 146.2 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Matlock without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Reading to Matlock, including transfers.
Reading to Matlock bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Matlock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Matlock is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Matlock, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Matlock via Derby in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Causeway Lane via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 6h 28m.
Train from Reading to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Matlock
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Matlock bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Reading to Matlock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Matlock is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Reading to Matlock.
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