How to travel from Edinburgh to Derby

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Compare train, bus, 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 prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €32.

Distance: 220 miles (355 km)

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€81

Average price

€42

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Cheapest

€75

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4h 38m

Average total duration

4h 8m

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30m

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8h 30m

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8h 0m

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30m

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4h 10m

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1h 10m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

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National Express

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from Edinburgh to Derby

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

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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
07:45AM11h50
Edinburgh
07:35PMDerby
$551One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
07:45AM11h50
Edinburgh
07:35PMDerby
$551One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
08:05AM10h30
Edinburgh
06:35PMDerby
$551One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Derby

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 between Edinburgh and Derby including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Derby is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Derby:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Derby costing on average $40 (€32).

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Derby costing on average $51 (€41).

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

Other travel options to Derby take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 0m.

Bus takes on average 10h 30m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Derby is approximately 220 miles (355 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Derby is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Derby:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Birmingham International 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Derby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, LNER, Cross Country to go to Derby by train.
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Derby by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Derby with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
  • 3 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Derby often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, Leicester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Derby and these popular destinations at a great price.

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