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There are 5 ways to get from Matlock to Watford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Milton Keynes

    best
    1. Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain train
    2. Take the train from Tamworth to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain train
    3h 2m
    £42–102
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Ukn02
    6h 7m
    £23–34
  3. Drive  128.3 mi

    1. Drive from Matlock to Watfordcar car 128.3 mi
    2h 21m
    £32–46
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain train
    2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junctiontrain train
    3h 12m
    £54–113
  5. Bus, line 321 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Beechen Grovebus bus 321
    7h 15m
    £24–40

Matlock to Watford by train

Calendar123Weekly Trains
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Matlock, England and Watford, England?

You can take a train from Matlock to Watford Junction via Derby, Tamworth, and Milton Keynes Central in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Derby Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport once daily. Tickets cost £15–23 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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