There are 3 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 29mDrive 145.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Matlockcar 145.4 mi
2h 42m£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Station North Interchange to Donington Parkbus D13
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Olde Englishe Roadbus 6.1
4h 59m
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 station to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Station North Interchange and arriving at Olde Englishe Road via Donington Park and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
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 29m.
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 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Reading to Matlock, including transfers.
Reading to Matlock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Station North Interchange.
Reading to Matlock train services, operated by CrossCountry, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Matlock is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Matlock, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Matlock via Derby in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station North Interchange to Olde Englishe Road via Donington Park and Bus Station in around 4h 59m.
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Reading to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
Train from Derby to Matlock
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Station North Interchange to Donington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bus Station to Olde Englishe Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bus Station to Olde Englishe Road
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Matlock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Donington Park station.
Reading to Matlock train services, operated by CrossCountry, 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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