The average train between Edinburgh and Matlock takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. 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 every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Matlock at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 42m. 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 Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
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 and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Edinburgh and Matlock is 330.4 km. The road distance is 512 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 4h 21m.