The average train between Runcorn and Matlock Bath takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Runcorn 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 every 3 hours between Runcorn and Matlock Bath. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Matlock Bath at 9:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth High Level and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Matlock Bath station via Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Runcorn to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Matlock Bath station.
Book your Runcorn to Matlock Bath train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Runcorn and Matlock Bath is 81.6 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Matlock Bath via Tamworth High Level and Derby in around 2h 45m.