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There are 11 ways to get from Fort William to Matlock Bath by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    10h 43m
    £138–240

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Coach Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    12h 33m
    £49–88

  3. Drive 361 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Matlock Bathcar car 361 mi
    6h 44m
    £88–128

  4. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    7h 25m
    £70–160

  5. Train via Clydebank

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    11h 26m
    £152–296

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfieldtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    11h 33m
    £202–306

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus bus 180
    13h 48m
    £68–157

  8. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    7h 57m
    £74–158

  9. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    5. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain train
    8h 54m
    £108–231

  10. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain train
    9h 32m
    £121–226

  11. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain train
    8h 49m
    £143–314

Fort William to Matlock Bath by bus and train

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration10h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Matlock Bath, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Fishpond Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Coach Station, and Bakewell Road Bus Station in around 12h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Matlock Bath via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Derby in around 11h 26m.

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