What is the cheapest way to get from Derby (Station) to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Derby (Station) to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £140 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby (Station) to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Derby (Station) to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs £60 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Derby (Station) and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby (Station) station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Angel Row A3 and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Derby (Station) and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Derby (Station) to Edinburgh?

The distance between Derby (Station) and Edinburgh is 303 miles. The road distance is 260.1 miles.

How do I travel from Derby (Station) to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Derby (Station) to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £160 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Derby (Station) to Edinburgh?

The train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Derby (Station) to Edinburgh bus from?

Derby (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby (Station) to Edinburgh train from?

Derby (Station) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby (Station) to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Derby (Station) to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £160 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Derby (Station) to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Derby (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Derby (Station) to Edinburgh train arrive?

Derby (Station) to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Derby (Station) to Edinburgh?

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

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

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Derby (Station) to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Derby (Station) to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 25m
£160–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11
7h 58m
£36–140
Drive 258.6 mi
1. Drive from Derby (Station) to Edinburghcar 258.6 mi
4h 53m
£63–91
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3h 31m
£61–136
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 35m
£106–188
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 17m
£59–161
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 59m
£144–388
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 10m
£90–213
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 29m
£117–257

Derby (Station) to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 301.1 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 6h 30m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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