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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Derby is to bus which costs £25 - £70 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Derby is to train via York which takes 3h 58m and costs £100 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Leith station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Derby Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Leith 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 Leith to Derby?

The distance between Leith and Derby is 291 miles. The road distance is 259.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Derby without a car is to train via York which takes 3h 58m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Leith to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leith to Derby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leith to Derby train from?

Leith to Derby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Leith to Derby?

The best way to get from Leith to Derby is to train via York which takes 3h 58m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £70 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Leith to Derby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leith to Derby train arrive?

Leith to Derby train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Leith to Derby?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

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Leith to Derby - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Leith 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 via York
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to Derbytrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
3h 58m
£104–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk014 / ...
7h 45m
£25–68
Drive 258.3 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Derbycar 258.3 mi
4h 51m
£64–92
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 15m
£58–126
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 21m
£160–230
Train #2
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
5h 11m
£77–178
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 51m
£71–163
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
5h 38m
£86–182
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 1m
£144–364
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
6h 23m
£100–192
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 3m
£110–226

Leith to Derby by train

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3h 58mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 289.2 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby via York in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Derby Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 7h 45m.

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