Nottingham to Matlock train with East Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Matlock

Showing times and prices for 06 Dec

Cheapest price

£14

Average price

£14

Fastest journey

1 h 12 m

Average duration

1 h 16 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

34 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Nottingham to Matlock will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Nottingham for Matlock every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 20 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.

East Midlands Trains
04:421h20
Nottingham
06:02Matlock
£141One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Trains
12:541h12
Nottingham
14:06Matlock
£141One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Nottingham to Matlock

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Matlock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £9.

Distance: 34 km

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£14

Average Price

£10

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Cheapest

1h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

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2h 18m

Average total duration

1h 48m

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Live departures

Nottingham to Matlock train times

The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Matlock trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 15:17
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
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east_midlands_railway18:54 Nottingham
1h01
19:55 Matlock0 changesdirect
Saturday 6 December
east_midlands_railway04:42 Nottingham
1h20
06:02 Matlock0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railway12:54 Nottingham
1h12
14:06 Matlock0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Nottingham to Matlock

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Trains from Nottingham to Matlock run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 1h 1m.

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 £8
Distance
34 km
Average train duration
1h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
1h 1m
First train
05:36
Last train
23:15
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 £8

Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Matlock trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Matlock from £8. 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
1h 1m
Cheapest Price
£9
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
1h 1m
Cheapest Price
£18
east_midlands_trains frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Nottingham to Matlock train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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
Yes, a day trip from Nottingham to Matlock is feasible as the journey takes 1h 1m, covering a distance of 34 km. There are 5 trains per day.
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.
Yes, there is a direct train between Nottingham and Matlock. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains.
To get from Nottingham to Matlock, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Yes, the train journey from Nottingham to Matlock is considered scenic, offering views of the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, including lush green landscapes, charming villages, and the Peak District's rolling hills.
Booking trains from Nottingham to Matlock in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Nottingham to Matlock can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £14.
The train distance from Nottingham to Matlock is 34 km.
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Matlock is by coach, costing approximately £8.
The train station in Nottingham that goes to Matlock is Nottingham station (NOT), and it arrives at Matlock station (MAT).
Yes, you can take the train from Nottingham to Matlock.
The train journey from Nottingham to Matlock covers a distance of 34 km and takes approximately 1h 1m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Nottingham to Matlock leaves at 5:36.
The last train from Nottingham to Matlock departs at 23:15.
Trains from Nottingham to Matlock run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Nottingham to Matlock.
There is no night train service from Nottingham to Matlock.

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Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Matlock

Nottingham
Matlock
The major train station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham for your trip from Nottingham to Matlock.
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible public telephones: none
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transport options for Nottingham
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.

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