Derby (Station) to Edinburgh Trains

Derby (Station) to Edinburgh trains

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The average train between Derby (Station) and Edinburgh takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby (Station) to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 45m
Duration: 289 mi
Distance: £140
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 49m

£104–197

Derby (Station) to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Derby (Station) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby (Station) is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

3:45 PM → 8:05 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
5:00 PM → 9:09 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
6:00 PM → 10:14 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
6:45 PM → 11:32 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:17 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:17 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:10 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby (Station) to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.