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, Stones Restaurant Matlock (1c Dale Road) and Chatsworth Kitchen (Chatsworth Rd) 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 London takes 2h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £70 for a 2h 59m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matlock, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Bradford, the bus ride to Matlock takes 97 km and will cost you around £13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 209 km.
Airlines serving Matlock
Where to stay in Matlock
Average rates range from around £108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £124 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 £25 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in Matlock.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.74. The most frequently booked car type in Matlock is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.