Train Derby to Edinburgh from £155 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Edinburgh takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 45m
Duration: 289 mi
Distance: £155
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

£100–213

Derby to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

9:45 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 3:10 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 4:07 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 5:09 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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
9:45 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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
9:45 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

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
9:45 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby 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.