There are 3 ways to get from Matlock to Higham Ferrers by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2h 47m£65–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Northamptonbus
- Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (H'ham Ferrers) Wharf Roadbus X47
7h 10m£19–34Drive 83.4 mi
- Drive from Matlock to Higham Ferrerscar 83.4 mi
1h 55m£21–30
Matlock to Higham Ferrers by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matlock to Higham Ferrers is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Matlock to Higham Ferrers is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Matlock to Higham Ferrers. However, there are services departing from Olde Englishe Road and arriving at (H'ham Ferrers) Wharf Road via Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, Lake and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Matlock to Higham Ferrers. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Wellingborough via Derby, Leicester and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Matlock and Higham Ferrers is 86 miles. The road distance is 83.9 miles.
The best way to get from Matlock to Higham Ferrers without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £60 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Matlock to Higham Ferrers, including transfers.
Matlock to Higham Ferrers bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from Bus Station.
Matlock to Higham Ferrers train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Matlock station.
The best way to get from Matlock to Higham Ferrers is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £60 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Matlock, England and Higham Ferrers, England?
You can take a train from Matlock to Higham Ferrers via Derby, Leicester, Kettering, and Wellingborough in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Olde Englishe Road to (H'ham Ferrers) Wharf Road via Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Matlock to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Kinchbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
Bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (H'ham Ferrers) Wharf Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Matlock to Higham Ferrers bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Matlock to Higham Ferrers train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matlock to Higham Ferrers is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Matlock to Higham Ferrers.
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