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Buses replace late night trains between Derby and Matlock from Monday 14 to Friday 18 December 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 14 December 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026

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Train operators affected

  • East Midlands Railway

Route(s) affected

East Midlands Railway between Nottingham and Matlock

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Derby and Matlock, closing all lines on Monday to Friday evenings.

As a result:

  • The 22:09 Nottingham to Matlock service will terminate at Derby. A replacement bus will run from Derby to Matlock

  • The 23:20 Matlock to Nottingham train will start from Derby at 00:02 (Tuesday to Saturday). A replacement bus will run from Matlock at 22:45 and run earlier than the train through to Derby, where it will connect with the amended train service

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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