The average train between Manchester and Belper takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Belper. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Belper at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Belper. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Belper station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Manchester to Belper train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Belper train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Manchester to Belper train tickets online with TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Manchester and Belper is 71.6 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Belper via Sheffield and Derby in around 2h 23m.