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Compare bus, train, and flight for Edinburgh to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 426 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 426, while a flight costs an average of DKK 2,796.
Distance: 220 miles (355 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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DKK 942 Average price | DKK 426 Average price Cheapest | DKK 2,796 Average price | DKK 895 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Edinburgh to Derby
Compare the available ways to get from Edinburgh to Derby, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Derby:
A bus is DKK 517 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Derby costing on average DKK 942.
A bus is DKK 2,370 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Derby costing on average DKK 2,796.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
You'll arrive about 1h 20m sooner (4h 7m by train vs 5h 27m by car). Tickets start at around DKK 942 compared to roughly DKK 895 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Derby
How to get from Edinburgh to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Derby is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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7:25 PM 5h08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 12:33 AM Derby station (DBY) DKK 1,618 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
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7:25 PM 5h08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 12:33 AM Derby station (DBY) DKK 1,618 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Derby:
A bus is DKK 517 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Derby costing on average DKK 942.
A bus is DKK 2,370 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Derby costing on average DKK 2,796.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Derby as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Derby by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa, Loganair, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways to go to Derby by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Derby by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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