Luton to Matlock train with East Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Matlock

Showing times and prices for 03 Dec

Cheapest price

£81

Average price

£81

Fastest journey

2 h 25 m

Average duration

3 h 23 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

160 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Matlock is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Luton to Matlock will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.

Fast trains

To travel from Luton to Matlock you need to make at least 3 changes.

East Midlands Railways
17:442h25
Luton
20:09Matlock
£811One-way
3 changes
East Midlands Railways
18:152h40
Luton
20:55Matlock
£811One-way
3 changes
East Midlands Railways
19:402h29
Luton
22:09Matlock
£811One-way
3 changes
East Midlands Railways
20:402h30
Luton
23:10Matlock
£811One-way
3 changes
East Midlands Railways
23:196h53
Luton
06:12Matlock
£811One-way
3 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Luton to Matlock

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Matlock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £49.

Distance: 160 km

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£67

Average Price

£20

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Cheapest

2h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 53m

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11h 55m

Average total duration

11h 25m

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Live departures

Luton to Matlock train times

The table below shows live departures for Luton to Matlock trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 06:32
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
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east_midlands_railway07:01 Luton
3h08
10:09 Matlock0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton to Matlock

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Trains from Luton to Matlock run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 160 km distance in 3h 8m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £20
Distance
160 km
Average train duration
1h 53m
Cheapest ticket price
£49
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
3h 8m
First train
06:10
Last train
20:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £20

Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Luton to Matlock trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Luton and Matlock from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Trains

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 27m
Cheapest Price
£49
East Midlands Trains frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 22m
Cheapest Price
£81
east_midlands_trains frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Luton to Matlock train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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.

FAQs
Two to three days in Matlock should suffice to explore its main attractions, including the Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath, and the beautiful Peak District surroundings.
The train journey from Luton to Matlock offers a scenic experience, with views of the English countryside, charming villages, and stretches of the Peak District, particularly as the train approaches Matlock.
A day trip from Luton to Matlock is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 8m each way. The distance is 160 km and trains run 5 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Matlock is by coach, costing approximately £20.
The train distance from Luton to Matlock is 160 km.
The last train from Luton to Matlock departs at 20:40.
The cost of a train ticket from Luton to Matlock can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £49, while the average price tends to be around £67.
There is no night train service from Luton to Matlock.
Booking trains from Luton to Matlock in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Luton to Matlock covers a distance of 160 km and takes approximately 3h 8m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train station in Luton that goes to Matlock is Luton station (LUT), and it arrives at Matlock station (MAT).
The first train from Luton to Matlock leaves at 6:10.
Trains from Luton to Matlock run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Luton to Matlock.
Yes, you can take the train from Luton to Matlock.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Luton to Matlock.
To get from Luton to Matlock, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Matlock

Luton
Matlock
The major train station for departures in Luton is Luton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton for your trip from Luton to Matlock.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Front and rear entrances
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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