Train Blackpool to Matlock from £65 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Matlock takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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.

4h 47m
Duration: 135 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
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Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain

5h 2m

£50–95

Blackpool to Matlock train times

Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Matlock at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:25 PM → 6:23 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
3:23 PM → 7:23 PM
4h • 3 changes
4:22 PM → 8:23 PM
4h 1m • 3 changes
5:22 PM → 9:23 PM
4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 48m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 1m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 2m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:23 PM
4h • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 48m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 1m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 2m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:23 PM
4h • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 48m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 1m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 2m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 12:23 PM
4h • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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