The distance between Derby and Edinburgh is around 416km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Derby to Edinburgh by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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Take the train to Edinburgh.
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Derby to Edinburgh by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($135).
The distance between Derby and Edinburgh is around 416km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 355km (220 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Derby and Edinburgh by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Edinburgh is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £110 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Derby and Edinburgh with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 4h 25m.
CrossCountry run train services between Derby and Edinburgh. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Derby and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Derby to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Trent University. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Derby and Edinburgh. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Derby and Edinburgh. The distance is around 416km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Edinburgh is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 55m | £110($135) | every 30 mins | 494km (307 miles) |
Train to Leicester, plane | 3h 30m | £150($175) | hourly | 666km (414 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 3h 35m | £110($130) | every 30 mins | 588km (365 miles) |
Train to London St Pancras International, Fly | 4h 5m | £210($250) | hourly | 778km (484 miles) |
Train to London St Pancras International, Fly | 4h 20m | £140($165) | hourly | 786km (488 miles) |
Train | 4h 25m | £145($170) | every 2 hours | 485km (301 miles) |
Bus | 6h 30m | £35($41) | 3 times a week | 499km (310 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | £47($56) | on demand | 416km (258 miles) |
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