The average train between Folkestone and Matlock takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Matlock at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Matlock station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Folkestone to Matlock train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Matlock train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Folkestone to Matlock train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Folkestone and Matlock is 294.6 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Matlock via London St Pancras Intl and Derby in around 4h 10m.