How to get to Matlock from Newark-on-Trent

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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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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.

The cheapest way to travel from Newark-on-Trent to Matlock is a train with an average price of £14.
The fastest way to travel from Newark-on-Trent to Matlock is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Newark-on-Trent and Matlock including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

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.

A view of Bakewell

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.

A view of Buxton

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.

A view of Chesterfield

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.

A view of Derby

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

Travel to Matlock easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Newark-on-Trent to Matlock.

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There are 2 options to travel between Newark-on-Trent and Matlock including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Newark-on-Trent to Matlock is a train with an average price of £14.
The fastest way to travel from Newark-on-Trent to Matlock is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.
The Newark-on-Trent to Matlock distance is approximately 50 km.
The average frequency per day from Newark-on-Trent to Matlock is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newark-on-Trent to Matlock:
  • Trains mostly depart from Newark Castle (NCT) and arrive in Matlock station (MAT).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newark-on-Trent to Matlock, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Matlock by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Newark-on-Trent to Matlock:
  • 6 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
Omio customers who travel from Newark-on-Trent to Matlock often also extend their vacation to go to Derby, London, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham station (NOT), Nottingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Matlock and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Newark-on-Trent to Matlock, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Two to three days in Matlock should suffice to explore its main attractions, including the Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath, and the beautiful Peak District surroundings.

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