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The average train between Paignton and Matlock takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton 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.

5h 48m
Duration
249 mi
Distance
£133
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Paignton to Matlock train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Paignton and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Matlock at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryEast Midlands Railways11h 53m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways11h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 49m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 44m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 7m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways10h 21m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 49m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 44m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways10h 21m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 49m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 44m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways10h 21m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 49m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 44m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways10h 21m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 49m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Paignton to Matlock.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 248.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Paignton, England and Matlock, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £95–150 and the journey takes 3h 29m.

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