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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Derby takes 4h 33m 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 33m
Duration
289 mi
Distance
£160
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via York

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from York to Derbytrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
3h 59m
£104–212

Edinburgh to Derby train times

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 9:00 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 289.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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 59m.

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