The average train between Widnes and Matlock takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Widnes 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 every 3 hours between Widnes and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Matlock at 9:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth High Level and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Matlock station via Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Widnes to Matlock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Widnes to Matlock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Matlock station.
Book your Widnes to Matlock train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Widnes and Matlock is 82.3 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Matlock via Tamworth High Level and Derby in around 2h 49m.