The average train between Edinburgh and Derby takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Derby. 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 Edinburgh and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:27 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Derby station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 22m.
Edinburgh to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Derby is 354.7 km. The road distance is 485 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £150–230 and the journey takes 4h 21m.