The average train between Shrewsbury and Matlock takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Matlock at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Matlock station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Shrewsbury to Matlock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Matlock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Matlock station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Matlock train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Matlock is 93.3 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Matlock via Birmingham New Street and Derby in around 3h 13m.