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4 h 49 min
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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$151.89

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$177.21

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$278.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Derby to Sheffield,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$50.63

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$126.58–$316.44

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Derby to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$94.93
Train from Derby to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64
Train from Leicester to Kettering
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38
Train from Kettering to Luton
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$39.24
Train from Derby to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$41.77

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Derby to Sheffield,
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$177.21–$569.60
Train from Derby to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$40.50–$82.28

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Edinburgh is to bus which costs $30.43 - $103.26 and takes 7h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Derby to Edinburgh?

The distance between Derby and Edinburgh is 485 km. The road distance is 415.8 km.

How do I travel from Derby to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $152.17 - $489.13 .

How long does it take to get from Derby to Edinburgh?

The train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 21m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Derby to Edinburgh bus from?

Derby to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Derby station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Edinburgh train from?

Derby to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Derby to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $152.17 - $489.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30.43 - $103.26 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Derby to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Derby to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where does the Derby to Edinburgh train arrive?

Derby to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Derby to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Edinburgh is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Derby to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Edinburgh?

Book your Derby to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to Edinburgh?

Book your Derby to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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