The average train between Chester and Matlock Bath takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 Chester and Matlock Bath. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Matlock Bath at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Matlock Bath station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Chester to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Chester to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Matlock Bath station.
Book your Chester to Matlock Bath train tickets online with Transport for Wales and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Chester and Matlock Bath is 89 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Matlock Bath via Crewe and Derby in around 3h 34m.