Train Derby (Station) to Edinburgh from £166 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby (Station) and Edinburgh takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby (Station) to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 32m
Duration: 289 mi
Distance: £166
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via York

best

Take the train from Derby to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...

3h 52m

£101–214

Derby (Station) to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Derby (Station) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby (Station) is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 15, 2026

8:00 PM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
4h 35m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 16, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, April 17, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, April 18, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:11 AM
4h 26m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:29 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Sunday, April 19, 2026

9:45 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 3:10 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 5:11 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby (Station) to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.