The average train between Preston and Belper takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 Preston and Belper. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Belper at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Belper. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Belper station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Preston to Belper train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Belper train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Preston to Belper train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, East Midlands Railways and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Preston and Belper is 115.5 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Belper via Crewe and Derby in around 3h 37m.