The average train between Pontefract and Matlock Bath takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Matlock Bath. 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 Pontefract and Matlock Bath. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Matlock Bath at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Matlock Bath? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Matlock Bath station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Pontefract to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Matlock Bath station.
Book your Pontefract to Matlock Bath train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Pontefract and Matlock Bath is 65.5 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Matlock Bath via Wakefield Westgate and Derby in around 3h 18m.