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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Matlock Bath
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 11 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Matlock Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Matlock Bath will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Leicester to Matlock Bath, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 11 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.
20:091h11Leicester21:20Matlock Bath£251One-way0 changes
- 20:091h11Leicester21:20Matlock Bath£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester to Matlock Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Matlock Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 61 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Matlock Bath:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Matlock Bath costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Matlock Bath take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 44m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (57m by train vs 1h 15m by car). Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Matlock Bath
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Leicester to Matlock Bath run on average 7 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:09, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 2:09 |
Last train 22:21 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Leicester to Matlock Bath trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Leicester and Matlock Bath from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leicester to Matlock Bath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Matlock Bath 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 Bath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Matlock Bath
Most Leicester to Matlock Bath trains use the Leicester to Matlock Bath station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Matlock Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Leicester station do trains to Matlock Bath leave from?
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases, 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.
Which Matlock Bath station do trains from Leicester arrive at?
Getting to Matlock Bath from Matlock Bath city centre
Matlock Bath train station facilities and services
Matlock Bath has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Matlock Bath.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Matlock Bath: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Matlock Bath: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Matlock Bath: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Level ramped access to single platform and waiting shelter. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platform, 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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