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Trip Overview

The average train between Matlock and Preston takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Matlock to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 35m
Duration
118 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Matlock to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Matlock and Preston. 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 Preston at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 10m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 10m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 8m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 32m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Matlock to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Matlock to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 118.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Matlock, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Matlock to Preston via Derby and Crewe in around 3h 55m.

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