The average train between Bedford and Matlock takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford 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 hourly between Bedford and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Matlock at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Matlock station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Bedford to Matlock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Bedford to Matlock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Matlock station.
Book your Bedford to Matlock train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Bedford and Matlock is 133.5 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Matlock via Kettering, Leicester, and Derby in around 3h 8m.