The cheapest and fastest trains from Belper to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£79
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 57 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
344 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Belper to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Belper to Edinburgh will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £79.
Of the 2 trains that leave Belper for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 344 km distance in an average of 4 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Belper to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Belper to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £62.
Distance: 344 km
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Live departures
Belper to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Belper to Edinburgh trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:35 Belper | 4h33 | 14:08 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 22 November | |||||
![]() | 06:03 Belper | 4h25 | 10:28 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:35 Belper | 5h29 | 14:04 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Belper to Edinburgh
Trains from Belper to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £62 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 16:51. The fastest train covers the 344 km distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 344 km |
Average train duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 25m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 16:51 |
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FAQs: Belper to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Belper to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Belper and Edinburgh
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category - B Access to both platforms is via steep ramps from local authority car park which may prove challenging for some. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the A6 outside/opposite the Lion Hotel.
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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