The average train between Barnstaple and Matlock takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Matlock. 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 every 2 hours between Barnstaple and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Matlock at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Matlock station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
Barnstaple to Matlock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Matlock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Derby station.
Book your Barnstaple to Matlock train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Barnstaple and Matlock is 285.6 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Matlock via Exeter St Davids and Derby in around 6h 28m.