- Must visit
Strutt's North Mill Museum
Working historic mill museum with steam power displays and engaging exhibits on textile production, engineering, and Belper's industrial past.
Cheapest price on 20 Oct
£4
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£4
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
11 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
12 m
Trains on 20 Oct
12
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Belper is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Belper will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
On Tue 20 Oct, we found 12 trains from Derby to Belper, including 12 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 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.
C21612
C21790
C21794
C21825
C21822
C21799
C21612
C21790
C21794
C21825Trains from Derby to Belper run on average 6 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 11 km distance in 12m.
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 5:40 |
Last train 23:45 |
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Best time to book 5 days |
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Belper trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C21603 | 11:48 Derby station (DBY) | 0h12 | 12:00 Belper station (BLP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21606 | 12:49 Derby station (DBY) | 0h12 | 13:01 Belper station (BLP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21800 | 13:49 Derby station (DBY) | 0h12 | 14:01 Belper station (BLP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21799 | 14:49 Derby station (DBY) | 0h11 | 15:00 Belper station (BLP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21828 | 15:49 Derby station (DBY) | 0h12 | 16:01 Belper station (BLP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21610 | 16:49 Derby station (DBY) | 0h12 | 17:01 Belper station (BLP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21612 | 17:49 Derby station (DBY) | 0h12 | 18:01 Belper station (BLP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21825 | 18:49 Derby station (DBY) | 0h12 | 19:01 Belper station (BLP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21790 | 19:49 Derby station (DBY) | 0h12 | 20:01 Belper station (BLP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21822 | 20:48 Derby station (DBY) | 0h12 | 21:00 Belper station (BLP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21615 | 21:40 Derby station (DBY) | 0h12 | 21:52 Belper station (BLP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21794 | 22:41 Derby station (DBY) | 0h12 | 22:53 Belper station (BLP) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Working historic mill museum with steam power displays and engaging exhibits on textile production, engineering, and Belper's industrial past.
Small local heritage museum in a former chapel, displaying everyday objects, documents, and stories from Belper and nearby villages.
Independent gallery space hosting changing exhibitions by regional artists, making it a good stop for contemporary art in the town centre.
Linear riverside park and trail area offering easy walks, wildlife, and views towards Belper's mills and the River Derwent.
Pleasant historic high street with independent shops, period buildings, and regular events, ideal for exploring the heart of Belper on foot.
Woodland hill and viewpoint above the town with rewarding panoramas, informal paths, and a quieter local alternative to busier parks.
Derbyshire oatcakes are soft savoury pancakes made with oatmeal and flour, long eaten locally and often filled with cheese or bacon.
Bakewell pudding is a Derbyshire tart with jam and an egg-almond filling, closely linked to the county and widely eaten across the area.
Derbyshire curd tart is a sweet pastry tart filled with curd cheese, eggs and nutmeg, a traditional county bake with a long local history.
Well-liked café and deli for brunch, coffee, light lunches and homemade bakes in a relaxed town-centre setting.
Modern Indian restaurant serving refined regional dishes in smart surroundings, popular for dinners and special occasions.
Traditional pub in Belper known for cask ales and classic British dishes in a historic, characterful setting.
Moderate for the UK. Meals and cafés are fairly priced, while accommodation and rail fares can raise trip costs compared with similar small towns.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Café tipping is optional, often just small change.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Belper 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 Belper, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Derby to Belper trains use the Derby to Belper station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and Belper train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
ATMs are available at Derby.
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Belper has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Belper.
Available at Belper: Parking.
Available at Belper: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Belper: 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.
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