The average train between Ayr and Matlock Bath takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Matlock Bath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ayr and Matlock Bath. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Matlock Bath at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Matlock Bath station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Ayr to Matlock Bath train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Matlock Bath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Ayr to Matlock Bath train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Ayr and Matlock Bath is 327.9 km. The road distance is 561 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Matlock Bath via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Crewe, and Derby in around 8h 28m.