The average train between London and Matlock takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Matlock. 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 Matlock at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Matlock. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Matlock station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
London to Matlock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Matlock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Matlock station.
Book your London to Matlock train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between London and Matlock is 205.5 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Matlock via Derby in around 2h 52m.