Derby to Edinburgh Waverley Trains

Derby to Edinburgh Waverley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley. 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 46m
Duration: 289 mi
Distance: £140
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 48m

£103–196

Derby to Edinburgh Waverley train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Edinburgh Waverley. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Waverley at 11:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 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 Thursday, October 22, 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 23, 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 24, 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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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:45 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 3:10 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 5:11 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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