Matlock to Preston Trains

Matlock to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Matlock and Preston takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Matlock to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 41m
Duration: 118 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain

3h 55m

£38–73

Matlock to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Matlock and Preston. 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 Preston at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:41 PM → 7:50 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
5:41 PM → 8:52 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:41 PM → 9:55 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
7:41 PM → 11:19 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:41 PM → 4:51 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
2:41 PM → 5:51 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
3:42 PM → 6:50 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
4:42 PM → 7:51 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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