The average train between Penrith and Matlock takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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 4 hours between Penrith and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Matlock at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Matlock station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Penrith to Matlock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Matlock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Penrith to Matlock train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Penrith and Matlock is 187.3 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Matlock via Crewe and Derby in around 4h 54m.