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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Matlock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £38, while a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 59 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£38 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Matlock, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£26. The journey takes 2h 6m versus 1h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Matlock from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Manchester to Matlock is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Matlock are Derby. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Matlock on Omio.
Derby is an East Midlands city known for rail heritage, advanced engineering and a centre with Georgian and Victorian character. The Silk Mill and Cathedral Quarter connect its Industrial Revolution past with a practical, easy-going atmosphere.
The buzzing city of Manchester is 50 miles from the Derbyshire town of Matlock, which is located just outside the Peak District. During a visit to Manchester highlights may include the People's History Museum, the Museum of Science and Industry, a choice of Michelin starred restaurant, world class shopping and the chance to see a top football club in action. Matlock on the other hand is a quieter destination. Additional highlights include the Lead Mining Museum and a visit to nearby Matlock Bath, a unique resort town built into the Derwent River valley hillside, itself home to the Heights of Abraham tourist attraction.
Train: Train travel from Manchester Oxford Road to Matlock involves changing trains once or twice in Nottingham/Sheffield/Derby, with a minimum total journey time of just under 3 hours. Rail services along this route are frequent and are operated by East Midlands.
Bus:Local bus services from Transpeak run four times a day during the week and six on weekends from Manchester to Matlock, taking just over 2 hours in journey time. National Express Coach services are also available with 6 direct journeys per day and journey time from just 1 hour 45 minutes.
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However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Matlock as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
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