There are 5 ways to get from Swansea 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 Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 29m£90–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
8h 35m£37–69Drive 170.8 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Matlockcar 170.8 mi
4h£42–61Train via Newport
- Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
5h 52m£86–144Train #2
- Take the train from Swansea to Stockporttrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 5m£82–129
Swansea to Matlock by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Matlock is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Matlock is to drive which takes 4h and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Olde Englishe Road via Sophia Gardens, St Margaret's Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Matlock via Bristol Parkway and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Swansea and Matlock is 220 miles. The road distance is 171.8 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Matlock without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Swansea to Matlock, including transfers.
Swansea to Matlock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Matlock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Matlock is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Matlock, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Matlock via Bristol Parkway and Derby in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Olde Englishe Road via Sophia Gardens, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- talk@kinchbus.co.uk
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Kinchbus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea to Matlock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Swansea to Matlock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Matlock is 172 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Swansea to Matlock.
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