The average train between Lancaster and Matlock takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster 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 2 hours between Lancaster and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Matlock at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Matlock station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Lancaster to Matlock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Matlock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Lancaster to Matlock train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Lancaster and Matlock is 130.3 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Matlock via Crewe and Derby in around 4h 21m.