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St Helens to Matlock trains

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The average train between St Helens and Matlock takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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.

4h 36m
Duration
112 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
  3. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain train
4h 46m
£45–70

St Helens to Matlock train times

Trains run hourly between St Helens and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Matlock at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 47m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways11h 40m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways10h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 27m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 26m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 27m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 27m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 26m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 27m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 27m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 26m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 27m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 26m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Helens to Matlock? 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.

Map of how to get from St Helens to Matlock.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 111.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Matlock, England?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Matlock via Wigan North Western, Crewe, and Derby in around 4h 46m.

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