The average train between Colchester and Matlock takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 Colchester and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Matlock at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Matlock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Matlock station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Colchester to Matlock train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Matlock train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Colchester to Matlock train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Colchester and Matlock is 216.7 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Matlock via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Derby in around 4h 11m.