The average train between Dumfries and Matlock takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries 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 every 2 hours between Dumfries and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Matlock at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Matlock station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Dumfries to Matlock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Matlock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Dumfries to Matlock train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Matlock is 253.2 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Matlock via Carlisle, Crewe, and Derby in around 6h 37m.