The average train between Paignton and Matlock takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Matlock. 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 every 2 hours between Paignton and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Matlock at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Matlock station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Paignton to Matlock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Matlock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Derby station.
Book your Paignton to Matlock train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Paignton and Matlock is 330.8 km. The road distance is 400 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h 32m.