The average train between Manchester and Matlock takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Matlock at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Matlock station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Manchester to Matlock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Matlock train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Matlock station.
Book your Manchester to Matlock train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester and Matlock is 59.3 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Matlock via Sheffield and Derby in around 2h 49m.