The average train between Edinburgh and Matlock takes 6h 14m 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 5:50 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 York and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Matlock station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Edinburgh to Matlock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Matlock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Edinburgh to Matlock train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Edinburgh and Matlock is 330.4 km. The road distance is 493 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Matlock via York and Derby in around 5h 15m.