Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Matlock travel guide

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You're Going to Love Matlock

With a population of 11,516, Matlock is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Matlock to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Matlock

If you’re looking for affordable options, Stones Restaurant Matlock (1c Dale Road) and Chatsworth Kitchen (Chatsworth Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Matlock

Matlock in June
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matlock in June
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Matlock

Plane

Although Matlock doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 33 miles from Matlock. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Matlock departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Matlock, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Matlock to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 3h 05m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Matlock Station is the busiest station in Matlock. Another popular train station is Matlock Whatstandwell, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Matlock is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 128 miles from Matlock. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Matlock using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Matlock takes 50 miles and will cost you around £13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

Although Matlock doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 33 miles from Matlock. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Matlock departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Matlock, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Matlock to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 3h 05m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Matlock Station is the busiest station in Matlock. Another popular train station is Matlock Whatstandwell, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Matlock is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 128 miles from Matlock. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Matlock using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Matlock takes 50 miles and will cost you around £13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Matlock

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Matlock

KLM
Good (1,426 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,603 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,496 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,322 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,141 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
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Where to stay in Matlock

Average rates range from around £192 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £200 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Matlock

Most booked hotels in Matlock

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Oakhill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Gulliver s Resort Matlock Bath
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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The Rutland Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Wheatsheaf, Baslow by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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The Devonshire Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Grouse & Claret, Derby by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Matlock

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Matlock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.24 and £21.65.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Matlock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.24 and £21.65.