The average train between Cardiff and Belper takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Belper. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Belper. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Belper at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Belper. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Belper station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Cardiff to Belper train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Belper train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Cardiff to Belper train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cardiff and Belper is 206.9 km. The road distance is 252 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Derby every 2 hours. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 45m.