How to travel from Derby to Edinburgh
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4.6Travel Information to Edinburgh from Derby
 Distance | 219 miles (354 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus, train or flight |
 Ticket price range | $31 - $45 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $31 (€28) • 6 h 20 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $45 (€41) • 1 h 5 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express, easyJet or CrossCountry |
Travel 219 miles (354 km) by bus, train or flight to Edinburgh from Derby. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express, easyJet or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Derby to Edinburgh.
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How to get from Derby to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Derby to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel on CrossCountry, easyJet and National Express travel to Edinburgh from Derby at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Edinburgh from Derby. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel to Edinburgh from Derby, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.
FAQs: Travel from Derby to Edinburgh
There are 3 travel options from Derby to Edinburgh: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Edinburgh is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $31 (€28) compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:
Taking a bus costs $14 (€13) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $45 (€41) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $4 (€4) less than taking a train, which costs on average $35 (€31) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Derby is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 20 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 4 h 3 min of travel time.
The distance from Derby to Edinburgh is approximately 219 miles (354 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Edinburgh is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- 3 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Derby to Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Derby to Edinburgh:
- Most travelers catch their train from Derby and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Derby to Edinburgh:
- You can travel to Edinburgh from Derby by bus with National Express, FlixBus or Trent Barton. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $31 (€28) with National Express from Derby to Edinburgh.
- You can take a flight from Derby to Edinburgh with easyJet. Cheap tickets can be found for $45 (€41) with easyJet from Derby to Edinburgh.
- You can travel to Edinburgh from Derby by train with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express or Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $35 (€31) with Avanti West Coast from Derby to Edinburgh.
Yes, there are direct routes from Derby to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct flights per day to take to Edinburgh with.
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to Edinburgh with Cross Country.
Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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