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 £23 - £75 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Derby is to fly and train which takes 4h 12m and costs £45 - £130.

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 Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

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 303 miles. The road distance is 260.3 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 which takes 4h 21m and costs £40 - £180.

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

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

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 Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Leith to Derby?

The best way to get from Leith to Derby is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £75 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Leith to Derby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leith to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leith to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Derby is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m 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?

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

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2092+ hotels available in Derby.

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

There are 10 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
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DerbyEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 21m
£40–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus StationUkn11
7h 25m
£24–71
Drive 258.8 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Derby258.8 mi
4h 49m
£63–92
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
4h 12m
£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
£32–162
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 43m
£52–193
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 Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
4. Take the train from Leicester to Derby
5h 40m
£70–220
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
6h 10m
£108–386
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
6h 10m
£68–210
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
6h 3m
£82–286

Leith to Derby by train

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 301.2 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £40–180 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–65 and the journey takes 6h 30m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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