There are 4 ways to get from Bedford to Matlock by train, bus, or car
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Train via Leicester
best- Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
3h 12m£48–73Drive 102.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bedford to Matlockcar 102.5 mi
2h 2m£25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus 230
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Olde Englishe Roadbus Tp
4h 55m£26–56Train
- Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Matlocktrain Lincoln Central - Matlock / ...
3h 30m£55–87
Bedford to Matlock by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Matlock is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Bedford to Matlock is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Olde Englishe Road via Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Matlock via Kettering, Leicester and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Bedford and Matlock is 96 miles. The road distance is 103.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bedford to Matlock without a car is to train via Leicester which takes 3h 12m and costs £45 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Bedford to Matlock, including transfers.
Bedford to Matlock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to Matlock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
The best way to get from Bedford to Matlock is to train via Leicester which takes 3h 12m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Bedford, England and Matlock, England?
You can take a train from Bedford to Matlock via Kettering, Leicester, and Derby in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Olde Englishe Road via Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Matlock
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Matlock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- [email protected]
- Website
- High Peak
Bus from Bus Station to Olde Englishe Road
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- High Peak
- Phone
- +44 1773 712265
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trent Barton
Bus from Bus Station to Olde Englishe Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Trent Barton
- Single
- £5–7
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More Questions & Answers
Bedford to Matlock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Bedford to Matlock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Matlock is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Bedford to Matlock.
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