The average train between Edinburgh and Matlock Bath takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Matlock Bath. 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 Bath. 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 Bath at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Matlock Bath? 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 Bath. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Matlock Bath station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Edinburgh to Matlock Bath train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Matlock Bath train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Derby station.
Book your Edinburgh to Matlock Bath train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Edinburgh and Matlock Bath is 332 km. The road distance is 491 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Matlock Bath via York and Derby in around 5h 11m.