There are 3 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Matlock by train or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
3h 11m£43–83Drive 69.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shrewsbury to Matlockcar 69.8 mi
1h 42m£18–25Train
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
4h 8m£46–75
Shrewsbury to Matlock by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Matlock is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Matlock is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Matlock via Birmingham New Street and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Matlock is 101 miles. The road distance is 70.2 miles.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Matlock without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Shrewsbury to Matlock, including transfers.
Shrewsbury to Matlock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Matlock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Matlock is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Shrewsbury to Matlock.
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What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Matlock, England?
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Matlock via Birmingham New Street and Derby in around 3h 11m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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