What is the cheapest way to get from Derbyshire to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Derbyshire to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derbyshire to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Derbyshire to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs £65 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Derbyshire and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Derbyshire station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bakewell Road Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Sheffield Interchange/E2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Derbyshire and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Derbyshire to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Derbyshire to Edinburgh?

The distance between Derbyshire and Edinburgh is 320 miles. The road distance is 247 miles.

How do I travel from Derbyshire to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Derbyshire to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £130 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Derbyshire to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Derbyshire to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derbyshire to Edinburgh bus from?

Derbyshire to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Derbyshire to Edinburgh train from?

Derbyshire to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derbyshire to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Derbyshire to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Derbyshire to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Derbyshire to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Derbyshire to Edinburgh train arrive?

Derbyshire to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Derbyshire to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Derbyshire to Edinburgh is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Derbyshire to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Derbyshire to Edinburgh?

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Derbyshire to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Derbyshire 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 / ...
5h 50m
£138–211
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 50m
£31–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
8h 32m
£39–70
Drive 245.6 mi
1. Drive from Derbyshire to Edinburghcar 245.6 mi
4h 47m
£62–90
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 32m
£66–155
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
5h 36m
£61–164
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
6h 7m
£88–209
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
6h 28m
£111–243

Derbyshire to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 318.1 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Derbyshire, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–200 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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