The average train between Edinburgh and Matlock takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Matlock at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Chesterfield and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Matlock station via Chesterfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Edinburgh to Matlock train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Matlock train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Chesterfield station.
Book your Edinburgh to Matlock train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Edinburgh and Matlock is 330.4 km. The road distance is 464 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfield hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 2m.