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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Derbyshire is to bus which costs £28 - £60 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Derbyshire is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Derbyshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Derbyshire. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Broad Walk via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/D3 and Matlock Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Derbyshire?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Derbyshire. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Chesterfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Derbyshire?

The distance between Edinburgh and Derbyshire is 290 miles. The road distance is 247.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Derbyshire without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £140 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Edinburgh to Derbyshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Derbyshire bus from?

Edinburgh to Derbyshire bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Derbyshire train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Derbyshire?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Derbyshire is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £140 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Derbyshire bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Derbyshire train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Derbyshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Derbyshire is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Edinburgh to Derbyshire.

Where can I stay near Derbyshire?

There are 2234+ hotels available in Derbyshire.

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Derbyshire by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 19m
£142–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
8h 8m
£28–57
Drive 245.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Derbyshirecar 245.8 mi
4h 48m
£61–88
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain
5h 12m
£68–148
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Buxton
6h 19m
£89–148
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Whitworth Institutebus
7h 44m
£72–178
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 53m
£65–168
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
6h 44m
£94–224
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
7h 23m
£110–226
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
7h 4m
£120–258

Edinburgh to Derbyshire by train, foot, and bus

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5h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 288.5 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfield hourly. Tickets cost £130–200 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Walk via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/D3, Square, and Matlock Street in around 8h 8m.

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