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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 45m.

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 47m and costs £55 - £140.

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 Derby Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

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 291 miles. The road distance is 259.7 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 via York which takes 3h 48m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Derby to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Edinburgh bus from?

Derby to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby 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 via York which takes 3h 48m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Derby to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Derby to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Derby to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Edinburgh is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 2793+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 48m
£103–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk014 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 45m
£30–53
Drive 258.2 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Edinburghcar 258.2 mi
4h 52m
£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 47m
£58–138
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 25m
£130–200
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 40m
£54–148
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 29m
£138–321
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 11m
£80–200
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 31m
£106–228

Derby to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 289.4 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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