Train Portsmouth to Matlock from £123 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Matlock takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

5h 17m
Duration: 221 mi
Distance: £123
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 9m

£100–181

Portsmouth to Matlock train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Matlock at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:48 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
10:52 AM → 3:37 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:23 AM
4h 48m • 3 changes
5:51 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 38m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:23 AM
4h 48m • 3 changes
5:51 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 38m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 12:23 PM
4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:23 AM
4h 48m • 3 changes
5:51 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
6:44 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 38m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Matlock? 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 Portsmouth to Matlock.

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Distance: 220.6 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Matlock via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, and Derby in around 5h 9m.

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