- 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
£9
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
1 h 1 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
1 h 1 m
Trains on 23 Sept
1
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Belper is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Belper will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 1 trains from Sheffield to Belper, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Belper among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 40 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (44m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £8 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Belper trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:00 Sheffield | 1h00 | 18:00 Belper | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:32 Sheffield | 0h25 | 17:57 Belper | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Sheffield | 1h00 | 19:00 Belper | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:00 Sheffield | 1h00 | 20:00 Belper | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:00 Sheffield | 1h00 | 21:00 Belper | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:00 Sheffield | 0h51 | 21:51 Belper | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:56 Sheffield | 0h56 | 22:52 Belper | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:32 Sheffield | 0h27 | 22:59 Belper | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
![]() | 13:00 Sheffield | 1h01 | 14:01 Belper | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Sheffield to Belper run on average 6 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 43m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 4:58 |
Last train 23:43 |
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Discover the best of Belper — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Belper trip today.
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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Belper trains use the Sheffield to Belper station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Belper train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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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