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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. 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 44m
Duration
289 mi
Distance
£140
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 25m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 13m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 13m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 13m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 32m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 22m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 25m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 13m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 42m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryCross Country4h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley? 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.

Map of how to get from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 3h 49m.

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