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

The cheapest way to get from Derbyshire to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 40m.

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 £60 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Derbyshire and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Derbyshire to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Whitworth Institute and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Square and Sheffield Interchange/E2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Derbyshire to Edinburgh?

The distance between Derbyshire and Edinburgh is 289 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 bus and train which takes 6h 3m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m 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 does the Derbyshire to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2796+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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 bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bakewell Road Bus Station to Paternoster Row/SS2bus X17
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 3m
£114–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
8h 40m
£39–71
Drive 245.6 mi
1. Drive from Derbyshire to Edinburghcar 245.6 mi
4h 47m
£61–88
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
£65–155
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
7h 50m
£77–122
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 29m
£61–160
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 8m
£88–210
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 27m
£111–243

Derbyshire to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 287.7 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

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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