The average train between Gainsborough and Matlock takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Matlock at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Matlock station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Gainsborough to Matlock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Gainsborough to Matlock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Matlock station.
Book your Gainsborough to Matlock train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Gainsborough and Matlock is 59.1 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Matlock via Sheffield and Derby in around 2h 50m.