What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Edinburgh is to bus via Sheffield which costs £25 - £50 and takes 7h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Derby to Edinburgh?

The distance between Derby and Edinburgh is 303 miles. The road distance is 259.9 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £35 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Edinburgh?

The train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Derby to Edinburgh bus from?

Derby to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Edinburgh train from?

Derby to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Derby to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £70 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Derby to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Derby to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Edinburgh train arrive?

Derby to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Derby to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Edinburgh is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Derby to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Edinburgh?

Book your Derby to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to Edinburgh?

Book your Derby to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Derby to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Derby to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 25m
£35–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Uk002
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 46m
£19–65
Drive 258.4 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Edinburghcar 258.4 mi
4h 51m
£64–92
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3h 49m
£45–130
Bus via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Uk002
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopbus megabus M20
7h 55m
£25–47
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 37m
£48–185
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 9m
£60–229
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 38m
£107–390
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 27m
£82–293

Derby to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 301.2 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 46m.

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