Matlock to Watford Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Matlock and Watford takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Matlock to Watford. 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: 133 mi
Distance: £56
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Milton Keynes

best

Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain
Take the train from Tamworth to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain

3h 2m

£42–102

Matlock to Watford train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Matlock and Watford. 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 Watford at 8:14 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

1:41 PM → 4:32 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
3:41 PM → 6:32 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
5:41 PM → 8:34 PM
2h 53m • 3 changes
7:41 PM → 10:27 PM
2h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:09 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
11:41 AM → 2:33 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
1:41 PM → 4:33 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
3:42 PM → 6:33 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 51m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 12:32 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
11:41 AM → 2:32 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 51m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 12:32 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
11:41 AM → 2:32 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 51m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 12:32 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
11:41 AM → 2:32 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 51m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 12:32 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
11:41 AM → 2:32 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 51m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 12:32 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
11:41 AM → 2:32 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Matlock to Watford? 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.