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 53 km from Matlock. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus 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 Leeds takes 1h 08m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 0.1 km from the city centre, Matlock Station is the busiest station in Matlock. Another popular train station is Matlock Whatstandwell, located 7 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Matlock is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 206 km 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Matlock takes 80 km and will cost you around £11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Matlock
Where to stay in Matlock
Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £114 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
Hiring a car in Matlock costs £39 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. Full-size (Renault Espace or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matlock, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.