The average train between Cheltenham and Matlock takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Matlock at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Matlock station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Cheltenham to Matlock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Matlock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Matlock station.
Book your Cheltenham to Matlock train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cheltenham and Matlock is 142.1 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Matlock via Derby in around 2h 47m.