The average train between Manchester and Matlock Bath takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Matlock Bath. 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 Bath. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Matlock Bath at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Matlock Bath station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Manchester to Matlock Bath train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Matlock Bath train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Matlock Bath station.
Book your Manchester to Matlock Bath train tickets online with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Matlock Bath is 60.2 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Matlock Bath via Sheffield and Derby in around 2h 38m.