The average train between Derby and Edinburgh takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Derby and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:04 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.
Derby to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Derby and Edinburgh is 354.7 km. The road distance is 485 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 4h 22m.