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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Derby takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. 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.

4h 32m
Duration
289 mi
Distance
£138
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country16h 27m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 19m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 56m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 20m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 24m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 53m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 24m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 53m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 24m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 53m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 24m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 53m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 24m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 53m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 36m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country3h 51m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Derby? 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Derby, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby via York in around 3h 56m.

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