The average train between London and Cable Car takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from London to Cable Car. 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 London and Cable Car. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Cable Car at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Cable Car. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Cable Car station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
London to Cable Car train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Cable Car train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Matlock Bath station.
Book your London to Cable Car train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between London and Cable Car is 204.4 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Cable Car via Derby and Matlock Bath in around 2h 54m.