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Compare train and coach for Newark-on-Trent to Matlock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark-on-Trent to Matlock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Newark-on-Trent to Matlock
Compare the available ways to get from Newark-on-Trent to Matlock, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£2. The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 11m 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.
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Best day trips from Matlock by train
The most popular day trips by train from Matlock are Matlock Bath, Bakewell, Buxton, Chesterfield and Derby. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Matlock on Omio.


Day trip from Matlock to Bakewell by train
Why visit Bakewell for the day?
Bakewell is a small market town in the Peak District, best known for the Bakewell pudding and its attractive stone centre. Set on the River Wye, it mixes Derbyshire tradition with easy access to surrounding countryside.

Day trip from Matlock to Buxton by train
Why visit Buxton for the day?
Buxton is a Derbyshire spa town known for spring water, handsome historic buildings and a calm hilltop setting. The Crescent, Pavilion Gardens and Buxton Opera House give it a cultured feel beside the Peak District.

Day trip from Matlock to Chesterfield by train
Why visit Chesterfield for the day?
Chesterfield is a Derbyshire market town known for the crooked spire of St Mary and All Saints Church. Its historic market, Victorian streets and closeness to the Peak District give it a traditional town character with easy access to open countryside.

Day trip from Matlock to Derby by train
Why visit Derby for the day?
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.
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FAQs: Newark-on-Trent to Matlock
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark-on-Trent and Matlock as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newark Castle (NCT) and arrive in Matlock station (MAT).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Matlock by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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