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 Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Matlock Bathtrain
3h 23m£51–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus Uk002
5h 15m£19–64Drive 127 mi
- Drive from Watford to Matlock Bathcar 127 mi
2h 17m£31–45Line 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 41m£47–112Line 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
6h 40m£28–54
Watford to Matlock Bath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Matlock Bath is to bus which costs £19 - £65 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Matlock Bath is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £45.
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, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
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 23m.
The distance between Watford and Matlock Bath is 153 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 23m and costs £50 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Watford to Matlock Bath, including transfers.
Watford to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre 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 23m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £65 and takes 5h 15m.
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 23m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Station every 3 hours, and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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 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 Bath
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- 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 Bath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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 Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Watford to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Watford to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street 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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