The average train between Gloucester and Matlock takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Matlock at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Matlock station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Gloucester to Matlock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Matlock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Matlock station.
Book your Gloucester to Matlock train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Gloucester and Matlock is 148.9 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Matlock via Derby in around 2h 57m.