Edinburgh to Derby Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Derby takes 4h 29m 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 29m
Duration: 289 mi
Distance: £138
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 56m

£103–191

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 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:00 PM → 7:49 AM
Arrives next day
12h 49m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:26 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:26 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:26 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:26 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:26 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:26 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:26 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:26 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:26 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:26 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:26 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:26 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:08 AM → 1:27 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 3:49 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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