Train Derby to Edinburgh from £166 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Edinburgh takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. 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 31m
Duration: 289 mi
Distance: £166
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 50m

£100–225

Derby to Edinburgh train times

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 8:00 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 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
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 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
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 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
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Departing Friday, May 1, 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

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.