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The average train between Matlock and Alton takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Matlock to Alton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 11m
Duration
194 mi
Distance
£101
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Altontrain train London Waterloo - Alton
4h 39m
£82–138

Matlock to Alton train times

Trains run hourly between Matlock and Alton. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Matlock is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Alton at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway12h 28m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway9h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 20m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 29m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 29m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 20m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 29m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 29m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 20m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 29m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 29m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 29m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Matlock to Alton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 194.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Matlock, England and Alton, Hampshire, England?

You can take a train from Matlock to Alton via Derby, London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 39m.

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