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

The cheapest way to get from Derbyshire to Edinburgh is to bus via Square which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 11m.

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 34m and costs £60 - £150.

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, Arundel Gate/AG6 and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

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 and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Derbyshire to Edinburgh?

The distance between Derbyshire and Edinburgh is 308 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 via York which takes 4h 52m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 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 via York which takes 4h 52m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Square, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Derbyshire to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Derbyshire to Edinburgh train arrive?

Derbyshire to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York 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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There are 9 ways to get from Derbyshire to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 52m
£108–201
Bus via Square
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukx010 / ...
8h 11m
£35–74
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 34m
£65–150
Train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 44m
£123–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
8h 32m
£39–70
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 35m
£59–162
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 28m
£111–243

Derbyshire to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 306.4 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Matlock to Edinburgh Waverley via Derby and York in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £28–45 and the journey takes 5h 40m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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