The average train between Matlock and Dronfield takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Matlock to Dronfield. 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 Matlock and Dronfield. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Matlock is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Dronfield at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Matlock to Dronfield. However, there are services departing from Matlock station and arriving at Dronfield station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Matlock to Dronfield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Matlock station.
Matlock to Dronfield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Chesterfield station.
Book your Matlock to Dronfield train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Matlock and Dronfield is 19.1 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Matlock to Dronfield via Derby and Chesterfield in around 1h 46m.