The average train between Edinburgh and Belper takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Belper. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Belper at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Belper? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Belper. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Belper station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Edinburgh to Belper train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Belper train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Edinburgh to Belper train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Edinburgh and Belper is 344 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Belper via York and Derby in around 4h 49m.