The average train between Matlock and Pontefract takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Matlock to Pontefract. 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 Pontefract. 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 Pontefract at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Matlock to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Matlock station and arriving at Pontefract station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Matlock to Pontefract train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Matlock station.
Matlock to Pontefract train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Matlock to Pontefract train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Matlock and Pontefract is 63.6 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Matlock to Pontefract Tanshelf via Derby and Wakefield Westgate in around 3h 28m.