What is the cheapest way to get from Watford to Matlock Bath?

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Matlock Bath is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Watford to Matlock Bath?

The fastest way to get from Watford to Matlock Bath is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Matlock Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Fishpond Hotel via Black Boy PH, Airport Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Matlock Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Matlock Bath via Birmingham New Street and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Watford to Matlock Bath?

The distance between Watford and Matlock Bath is 151 miles. The road distance is 127.7 miles.

How do I travel from Watford to Matlock Bath without a car?

The best way to get from Watford to Matlock Bath without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £50 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Watford to Matlock Bath?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Watford to Matlock Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Matlock Bath bus from?

Watford to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Matlock Bath train from?

Watford to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train or bus from Watford to Matlock Bath?

The best way to get from Watford to Matlock Bath is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Watford to Matlock Bath bus arrive?

Watford to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Watford to Matlock Bath train arrive?

Watford to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Watford to Matlock Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Matlock Bath is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Watford to Matlock Bath.

Where can I stay near Matlock Bath?

There are 2106+ hotels available in Matlock Bath.

Watford to Matlock Bath - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from Watford to Matlock Bath by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Matlock Bathtrain
3h 11m
£51–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230
6h 9m
£28–58
Drive 127 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Matlock Bathcar 127 mi
2h 17m
£31–44
Line 321 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus 321
2. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
4. Take the train from Nottingham to Matlock Bathtrain
5h 41m
£45–112

Watford to Matlock Bath by train

122Weekly Trains

3h 11mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 150 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Watford, England and Matlock Bath, England?

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Matlock Bath via Birmingham New Street and Derby in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Airport Bus Station to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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