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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, Foresters Bar & Restaurant (Sydnope Hill) and Stones Restaurant Matlock (1c Dale Road) are great picks.

When to visit Matlock

Matlock in September
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matlock in September
Estimated hotel price
£76
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 53 km 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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Matlock to Birmingham takes 1h 45m and costs around £56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £17 for a 2h 54m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Matlock using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Matlock takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 129 km.

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, 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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Matlock to Birmingham takes 1h 45m and costs around £56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £17 for a 2h 54m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Matlock using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Matlock takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Matlock

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Matlock

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,306 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Matlock

Average rates range from around £138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £154 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)
£115+
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Gulliver s Resort Matlock Bath
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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The Rutland Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Wheatsheaf, Baslow by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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The Devonshire Arms Baslow
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Grouse & Claret, Derby by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Matlock

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.18 and £21.57.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.18 and £21.57.

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