The average train between Sunderland and Matlock takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Matlock at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Matlock station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Sunderland to Matlock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Matlock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Sunderland to Matlock train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Sunderland and Matlock is 196.8 km. The road distance is 313 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 17m.