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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Matlock
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Matlock is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Matlock will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 2 trains that leave Derby for Matlock on Sun, May 10, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 10 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
On Sun, May 10 the slowest trains will take 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:30 AM0h34Derby9:04 AMMatlock$61One-way0 transfers- 6:56 PM0h34Derby7:30 PMMatlock$131One-way0 transfers
- 6:56 PM0h34Derby7:30 PMMatlock$131One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 AM0h34Derby9:04 AMMatlock$61One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Derby to Matlock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Matlock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Matlock:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Matlock costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Matlock take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 6m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (32m by train vs 37m by car). Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $8 (€6) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with east_midlands_trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Derby to Matlock train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Matlock trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM Derby | 0h34 | 9:04 AM Matlock | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:56 PM Derby | 0h34 | 7:30 PM Matlock | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Matlock
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Trains from Derby to Matlock run on average 5 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 32m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Derby to Matlock trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Derby and Matlock from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Derby to Matlock
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Matlock by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Matlock, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Derby to Matlock
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level ramped access to both platforms from level crossing. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At theÿstation entrance, adjacent to the level crossing.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike Parking- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Level access to single platform. This station has tactile paving at the edge of the platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: New bus station interchange
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