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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Leith is to bus which costs £24 - £70 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Leith is to train and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs £55 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Leith 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 Leith?

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 26m.

How far is it from Derby to Leith?

The distance between Derby and Leith is 303 miles. The road distance is 259.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Leith without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £160 - £220.

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

The train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 26m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Derby to Leith bus from?

Derby to Leith bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Leith train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Leith?

The best way to get from Derby to Leith is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £160 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £70 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Derby to Leith bus arrive?

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

Where does the Derby to Leith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Leith is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Derby to Leith.

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

Book your Derby to Leith train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 1598+ hotels available in Leith.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Derby to Leith 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 26m
£160–220
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
£24–67
Drive 258.2 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Leithcar 258.2 mi
4h 50m
£65–93
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
4h 5m
£58–122
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 34m
£70–177
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 43m
£70–162
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 46m
£148–370
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 27m
£88–182
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 46m
£113–226

Derby to Leith by train

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4h 26mAverage Duration

£160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 301.1 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £160–220 and the journey takes 4h 26m. 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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