There are 5 ways to get from Watford to Matlock Bath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Tamworthtrain
- Take the train from Derby to Matlock Bathtrain
3h 44m£52–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk014 / ...
7h 2m£26–42Drive 127 mi
- Drive from Watford to Matlock Bathcar 127 mi
2h 17m£32–46Line 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 Matlock Bathtrain
5h 38m£65–102Line 321 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus 321
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 230
7h 27m£28–64
Watford to Matlock Bath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Matlock Bath is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Matlock Bath is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £50.
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, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
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 Milton Keynes Central, Tamworth High Level and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Watford and Matlock Bath is 133 miles. The road distance is 127.7 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Matlock Bath without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Watford to Matlock Bath, including transfers.
Watford to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.
Watford to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
The best way to get from Watford to Matlock Bath is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Matlock Bath, England?
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Matlock Bath via Milton Keynes Central, Tamworth High Level, and Derby in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Derby Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–28
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Matlock Bath
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Kettering to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Matlock Bath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Derby Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- 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 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Watford to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Derby Bus Station.
Watford to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Matlock Bath is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Watford to Matlock Bath.
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