The average train between Edinburgh and Belper takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. 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 every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Belper. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Belper at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Belper. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Belper station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
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 and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Edinburgh and Belper is 344 km. The road distance is 497 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £150–230 and the journey takes 4h 21m.