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Crich Tramway Village
Heritage tramway and museum with restored trams, workshops and period street scenes. A popular family visit near Matlock.
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nottingham to Matlock is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Matlock will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
Of the 1 buses that leave Nottingham for Matlock every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 34 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Matlock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 34 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£4 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Matlock coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 9 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:44 Nottingham | 1h44 | 10:28 Matlock | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Nottingham to Matlock run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 07:11, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 34 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 34 km |
Average bus duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 44m |
First bus 7:11 |
Last bus 23:15 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Matlock by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Matlock, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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