Train Edinburgh to Derby (Station) from £158 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Derby (Station) takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Derby (Station). 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: £158
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Edinburgh to Derby (Station) train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Derby (Station). 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 (Station) at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

6:05 PM → 10:27 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
8:30 PM → 7:49 AM
Arrives next day
11h 19m • 1 change

Departing Monday, June 1, 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, June 2, 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, June 3, 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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Frequently asked questions

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