The average train between Preston and Matlock takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 hourly between Preston and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Matlock at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Matlock station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Preston to Matlock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Matlock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Matlock station.
Book your Preston to Matlock train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Preston and Matlock is 103.1 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Matlock via Crewe and Derby in around 4h 2m.