There are 5 ways to get from Matlock to Watford by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Milton Keynes
best- Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Tamworth to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain
3h 2m£42–102Bus, line 321 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Beechen Grovebus 321
7h 15m£24–40Bus
- Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Uk014 / ...
6h 42m£25–36Drive 128.3 mi
- Drive from Matlock to Watfordcar 128.3 mi
2h 21m£32–46Train
- Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junctiontrain
3h 10m£54–113
Matlock to Watford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matlock to Watford is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Matlock to Watford is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Matlock to Watford. However, there are services departing from Olde Englishe Road and arriving at King Street via Derby Bus Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Edgware Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Matlock to Watford. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Watford Junction via Derby, Tamworth and Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Matlock and Watford is 134 miles. The road distance is 129.1 miles.
The best way to get from Matlock to Watford without a car is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Matlock to Watford, including transfers.
Matlock to Watford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Matlock to Watford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Matlock station.
The best way to get from Matlock to Watford is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Matlock, England and Watford, England?
You can take a train from Matlock to Watford Junction via Derby, Tamworth, and Milton Keynes Central in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Derby Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) every 3 hours. Tickets cost £16–25 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- 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 Matlock to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Tamworth to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Tamworth to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–50
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–25
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–75
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Derby Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Beechen Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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Booking & Getting There
Matlock to Watford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.
Matlock to Watford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matlock to Watford is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Matlock to Watford.
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