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.
Activities & attractions in Matlock
Where to Eat in Matlock
If you’re looking for affordable options, Chatsworth Kitchen (Chatsworth Rd) and Stones Restaurant Matlock (1c Dale Road) are great picks.
When to visit Matlock
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
Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Matlock, followed by Northern Rail. The train journey from Matlock to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £176 for a 2h 11m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matlock, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Matlock takes 50 miles and will cost you around £11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 70 miles.
Airlines serving Matlock
Where to stay in Matlock
Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £125 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Matlock
Most booked hotels in Matlock
Hiring a car in Matlock
Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.86 and £22.48. The most frequently booked car type in Matlock is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.