The average train between Brighton and Matlock takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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 Brighton and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Matlock at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Matlock station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Brighton to Matlock train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Matlock train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Brighton to Matlock train tickets online with Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Brighton and Matlock is 274.4 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Matlock via London St Pancras Intl and Derby in around 4h 38m.