Preston to Matlock Bath Trains

Preston to Matlock Bath trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Matlock Bath takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Matlock Bath. 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 34m
Duration: 117 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
Take the train from Derby to Matlock Bathtrain

3h 57m

£38–73

Preston to Matlock Bath train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Matlock Bath. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Matlock Bath at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:05 PM → 6:09 AM
Arrives next day
10h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:22 AM → 8:19 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:19 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:19 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:19 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:19 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:19 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:19 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:19 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:19 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 10:19 AM
3h • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:19 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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