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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.

6h 13m
Duration
288 mi
Distance
£149
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh to Matlock train times

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.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways12h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 21m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 20m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 15m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 22m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 29m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 21m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 20m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 15m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 21m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 20m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 15m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Matlock.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 288.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Matlock, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfield hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 2m.

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