The average train between Matlock and Gainsborough takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Matlock to Gainsborough. 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 Gainsborough. 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 Gainsborough at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Matlock to Gainsborough. However, there are services departing from Matlock station and arriving at Gainsborough station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Matlock to Gainsborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Matlock station.
Matlock to Gainsborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Gainsborough Lea Road station.
Book your Matlock to Gainsborough train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Matlock and Gainsborough is 59.1 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Matlock to Gainsborough Lea Road via Derby and Sheffield in around 2h 49m.