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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Matlock
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Matlock is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Matlock will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 4 trains that leave Derby for Matlock every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
20:490h34Derby21:23Matlock£61One-way0 changes- 13:490h34Derby14:23Matlock£91One-way0 changes
- 8:490h34Derby9:23Matlock£91One-way0 changes
- 9:490h34Derby10:23Matlock£91One-way0 changes
- 13:490h34Derby14:23Matlock£91One-way0 changes
- 20:490h34Derby21:23Matlock£61One-way0 changes
- 9:490h34Derby10:23Matlock£91One-way0 changes
- 8:490h34Derby9:23Matlock£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Derby to Matlock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Matlock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 25 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£9 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to Matlock train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Matlock trains for today, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 19:49 Derby | 0h34 | 20:23 Matlock | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:49 Derby | 0h34 | 21:23 Matlock | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 22 July | |||||
| 8:49 Derby | 0h34 | 9:23 Matlock | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:49 Derby | 0h34 | 10:23 Matlock | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Matlock
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Trains from Derby to Matlock run on average 6 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 34m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 5:40 |
Last train 23:20 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Derby to Matlock trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Derby and Matlock from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Derby to Matlock
Getting a train from Derby to Matlock is the easiest way to travel between these two Derbyshire locations. Trains run every hour through the day until late into the evening. Journey time for trains from Derby to Matlock is just over 30 minutes. Services depart from Derby Station, located to the southwest of the city centre. Trains then conveniently arrive at Matlock Railway Station in the centre of town. Matlock is considered the 'Gateway to the Peak District' and is the perfect place to arrive at to discover the National Park. All trains along this route are operated by East Midlands Trains.
FAQs: Derby to Matlock train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Matlock by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Matlock, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Matlock
Most Derby to Matlock trains use the Derby to Matlock station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and Matlock train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Derby station do trains to Matlock leave from?
Getting to Derby from Derby city centre
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby train station facilities and services
Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Derby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Spondon from Derby city centre
Spondon is 4 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Spondon train station facilities and services
Spondon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Spondon.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Spondon: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Spondon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Spondon: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level ramped access to both platforms from level crossing. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Peartree from Derby city centre
Peartree is 2 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Peartree train station facilities and services
Peartree has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Peartree.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Peartree: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Peartree: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Peartree: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Matlock station do trains from Derby arrive at?
Getting to Matlock from Matlock city centre
Matlock train station facilities and services
Matlock has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Matlock.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Matlock: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Matlock: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Matlock: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Level access to single platform. This station has tactile paving at the edge of the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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