Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Derby Trains

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Derby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Derby takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 30m
Duration: 308 mi
Distance: £212
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 48m

£172–244

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Derby train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Derby. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Gateway and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

9:07 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
11:22 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
12:37 PM → 5:26 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

7:37 AM → 12:26 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

7:37 AM → 12:26 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

7:37 AM → 12:26 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

7:30 AM → 12:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 2:26 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
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