The average train between Leicester and Matlock takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 1:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Matlock at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Matlock station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Leicester to Matlock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Matlock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Matlock station.
Book your Leicester to Matlock train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Leicester and Matlock is 62.3 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Matlock via Derby in around 1h 47m.