How to travel from Edinburgh to Derby

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Travel Information from Edinburgh to Derby

distanceDistance219 miles (354 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$26 - $53
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $26 (€22) • 9 h 10 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $50 (€43) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express, easyJet or CrossCountry

Travel 219 miles (354 km) by train, bus or flight from Edinburgh to Derby. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express, easyJet or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Edinburgh to Derby.

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from Edinburgh to Derby

How to get from Edinburgh to Derby by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
07:45AM9h10
Edinburgh
04:55PMDerby
$591One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
National Express
07:45AM9h10
Edinburgh
04:55PMDerby
$591One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
National Express
07:45AM9h10
Edinburgh
04:55PMDerby
$591One-way
0 transfers
Other options
National Express
08:10PM14h00
Edinburgh
10:10AMDerby
$781One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best journey between Edinburgh and Derby with Omio's travel partners National Express, easyJet and CrossCountry! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next travel from Edinburgh to Derby you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

    National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Edinburgh - Derby travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

      EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

        FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Derby

        FAQs: Travel to Derby easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Derby.
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        There are 3 options to travel to Derby from Edinburgh including taking a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Derby from Edinburgh is by taking a bus, which costs on average $26 (€22).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Edinburgh to Derby:

        A bus is $24 (€21) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $50 (€43) from Edinburgh to Derby.

        A bus is $28 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Derby costing on average $53 (€46).

        The fastest way from Edinburgh to Derby is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Derby that take longer:

        Bus takes on average 9 h 10 min.

        Train takes 3 h 51 min on average.

        You should expect to travel around 219 miles (354 km) between Edinburgh and Derby.

        The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Derby is:

        • 4 trains a day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Derby as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Derby:

        • Most travelers catch their bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
        • Most travelers board their train from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Derby.

        The following travel companies offer services from Edinburgh to Derby:

        • National Express or FlixBus can get you to Derby by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Edinburgh to Derby for $24 (€21) on Omio.
        • Travel with easyJet or Flybe to go to Derby by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find easyJet Edinburgh to Derby tickets on Omio for $50 (€43).
        • CrossCountry, Virgin Trains or East Coast can take you to Derby by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Virgin Trains from Edinburgh to Derby for $53 (€46).

        Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Derby with the following travel companies:

        • Direct bus with.
        • Direct services by plane with easyJet.
        • Direct services by train with CrossCountry.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Derby as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Edinburgh and Derby.

        Looking to extend your trip from Edinburgh to Derby? Many Omio customers who go from Edinburgh to Derby usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham or Leicester. If you're looking to explore London, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham or Leicester from Derby, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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