- 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 23 Sept
£28
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£28
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
1 h 57 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
1 h 57 m
Trains on 23 Sept
1
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Belper is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Belper will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 1 trains from Manchester to Belper, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 57 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.


The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Belper trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:03 Manchester | 1h57 | 15:00 Belper | 0 changesdirect | |
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Take a train from Manchester to Belper and enjoy the approximately 72 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 23:43.
Distance 72 km |
First train 5:11 |
Last train 23:43 |
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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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Belper trains use the Manchester Airport to Belper station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Belper train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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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