The average train between Croydon and Matlock takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Matlock at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Croydon 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 Croydon to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Matlock station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Croydon to Matlock train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Croydon to Matlock train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Matlock station.
Book your Croydon to Matlock train tickets online with Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Croydon and Matlock is 218.7 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Matlock via London St Pancras Intl and Derby in around 3h 45m.