The average train between Blackpool and Matlock Bath takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Matlock Bath. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Matlock Bath at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Matlock Bath station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Blackpool to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Blackpool to Matlock Bath train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Matlock Bath is 125.3 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Matlock Bath via Preston, Crewe, and Derby in around 4h 58m.