Preston to Matlock Trains

Preston to Matlock trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Matlock takes 3h 39m 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.

3h 39m
Duration: 118 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain

4h 2m

£38–73

Preston to Matlock train times

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 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:18 AM → 1:23 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 2:23 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
12:18 PM → 3:23 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
1:17 PM → 4:23 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:23 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 11:23 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:23 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 11:23 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:23 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 11:23 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:23 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 11:23 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:23 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:23 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 11:23 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:18 PM → 4:37 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
2:18 PM → 5:37 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
3:18 PM → 6:37 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
4:18 PM → 7:37 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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