The average train between Matlock and Portsmouth takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Matlock to Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Matlock to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Matlock station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Matlock to Portsmouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Matlock to Portsmouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Matlock to Portsmouth train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Matlock and Portsmouth is 262 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a train from Matlock to Portsmouth & Southsea via Derby, London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 39m.