Watford to Matlock Trains

Watford to Matlock trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Watford and Matlock takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Watford 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.

3h 29m
Duration: 133 mi
Distance: £58
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Tamworthtrain
Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Derbytrain
Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain

3h 34m

£44–102

Watford to Matlock train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Watford and Matlock. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Matlock at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:38 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 54m • 3 changes
10:07 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 22m • 3 changes
12:37 PM → 3:37 PM
3h • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 11:23 AM
2h 45m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 45m • 3 changes
12:38 PM → 3:23 PM
2h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 11:23 AM
2h 45m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 45m • 3 changes
12:38 PM → 3:23 PM
2h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 11:23 AM
2h 45m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 45m • 3 changes
12:38 PM → 3:23 PM
2h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 11:23 AM
2h 45m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 45m • 3 changes
12:38 PM → 3:23 PM
2h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 11:23 AM
2h 45m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 45m • 3 changes
12:38 PM → 3:23 PM
2h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:36 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 47m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 11:23 AM
2h 45m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 45m • 3 changes
12:38 PM → 3:23 PM
2h 45m • 3 changes
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