Matlock to Watford Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Matlock and Watford takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Matlock to Watford. 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 37m
Duration: 153 mi
Distance: £70
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain
Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junctiontrain

3h 12m

£54–113

Matlock to Watford train times

Trains run hourly between Matlock and Watford. 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 Watford at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:41 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
10:41 AM → 1:38 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:09 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 1:39 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
11:41 AM → 2:39 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
12:41 PM → 3:38 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Matlock to Watford? 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.