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 £35 - £80 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Derby is to train via York which takes 3h 56m and costs £100 - £190.

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 Canal Street and Upper Parliament Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

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 22m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Derby?

The distance between Edinburgh and Derby is 291 miles. The road distance is 259.7 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 via York which takes 3h 56m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Edinburgh to Derby, including transfers.

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 London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Derby?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Derby is to train via York which takes 3h 56m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 15m.

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 London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Derby is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Edinburgh to Derby.

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

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

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Derby by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 56m
£103–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
7h 15m
£37–79
Drive 258.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Derbycar 258.2 mi
4h 53m
£64–93
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
3h 59m
£56–138
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 22m
£130–200
Train #2
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alfretontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
6h 43m
£99–157
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 45m
£54–148
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 20m
£80–198
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
5h 32m
£138–372
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 10m
£96–198
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
5h 49m
£102–232

Edinburgh to Derby by train

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Distance: 289.2 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby via York in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 6h 20m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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