There are 5 ways to get from Watford to Matlock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
3h 27m£49–142Line 142 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Beechen Grove to West Hendon Bdwy/Herbert Roadbus 142
- Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus 560
6h 3m£21–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Northamptontrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Park to Bus Stationbus Uk900
5h 23m£32–55Drive 130.5 mi
- Drive from Watford to Matlockcar 130.5 mi
2h 16m£32–47Line 321 bus, train
- Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus 321
- Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Matlocktrain
5h 45m£47–112
Watford to Matlock by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Matlock is to line 142 bus and bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Matlock is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Beechen Grove and arriving at Causeway Lane via West Hendon Bdwy/Herbert Road, Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Matlock via Birmingham New Street and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Watford and Matlock is 154 miles. The road distance is 131.2 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Matlock without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Watford to Matlock, including transfers.
Watford to Matlock bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Beechen Grove station.
Watford to Matlock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
The best way to get from Watford to Matlock is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can line 142 bus and bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Matlock, England?
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Matlock via Birmingham New Street and Derby in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beechen Grove to Causeway Lane via West Hendon Bdwy/Herbert Road, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £35–50
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £75–110
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Watford Junction to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.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
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Kettering to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–55
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Matlock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Coach Park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Coach Park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Beechen Grove to West Hendon Bdwy/Herbert Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Watford to Matlock bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at West Hendon Bdwy/Herbert Road station.
Watford to Matlock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Matlock is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Watford to Matlock.
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