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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Derby is to bus which costs £24 - £75 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Derby is to fly and train which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Derby?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Derby. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Derby?

The distance between Edinburgh and Derby is 303 miles. The road distance is 260.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Derby without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £35 - £180.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby takes 4h 21m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Derby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Derby?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Derby is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £75 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Derby bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Derby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Derby?

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

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

Book your Edinburgh to Derby train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2094+ hotels available in Derby.

Edinburgh to Derby - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Derby 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 Edinburgh Waverley to DerbyEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 21m
£35–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus StationUkn11
7h 40m
£24–72
Drive 258.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Derby258.7 mi
4h 50m
£63–91
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
3h 59m
£46–128
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CreweEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to DerbyCrewe - Lincoln Central / ...
5h 11m
£32–122
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
4h 45m
£52–193
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derby
5h 56m
£68–210
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derby
5h 31m
£80–308
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derby
5h 51m
£120–404
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EDI - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derby
5h 50m
£78–286

Edinburgh to Derby by train

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Distance: 301.2 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–65 and the journey takes 6h 30m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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