Derby to Edinburgh train

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Cheap train tickets from Derby to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 20 Jan

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Cross CountryC65939
08:464h19
Derby station (DBY)
13:05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£541One-way
0 changes
Cross CountryC65833
09:004h05
Derby station (DBY)
13:05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£611One-way
1 change
Avanti West CoastW21601
09:474h32
Derby station (DBY)
14:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£691One-way
1 change
Cross CountryC65941
09:454h24
Derby station (DBY)
14:09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£871One-way
0 changes
Cross CountryC65944
10:454h16
Derby station (DBY)
15:01Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£871One-way
1 change

Derby to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 20 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Cross Country
C65939
Cross CountryC65939
08:46 Derby station (DBY)4h19 13:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesDirect
Cross Country
C65833
Cross CountryC65833
09:00 Derby station (DBY)4h05 13:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 change
Cross Country
C65941
Cross CountryC65941
09:45 Derby station (DBY)4h24 14:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast
W21601
East Midlands RailwayW21601
09:47 Derby station (DBY)4h32 14:19 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 change
Cross Country
C65944
Cross CountryC65944
10:45 Derby station (DBY)4h16 15:01 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 change

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Train times from Derby to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 20 Jan

Fastest Journey

4 h 5 m

Average

4 h 19 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

355 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Derby for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Cross CountryC65833
09:004h05
Derby station (DBY)
13:05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£611One-way
1 change
Cross CountryC65944
10:454h16
Derby station (DBY)
15:01Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£871One-way
1 change
Cross CountryC65939
08:464h19
Derby station (DBY)
13:05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£541One-way
0 changes
Cross CountryC65941
09:454h24
Derby station (DBY)
14:09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£871One-way
0 changes
Avanti West CoastW21601
09:474h32
Derby station (DBY)
14:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£691One-way
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Derby to Edinburgh

Trains from Derby to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £18 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £18
Distance
354 km
Average train duration
4h 59m
Cheapest ticket price
£37
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
3
Train providers
4
Fastest train
3h 59m
First train
03:10
Last train
21:31
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £18

Train providers: CrossCountry, Virgin Trains and East Coast trains Derby to Edinburgh

For as little as £39 you can travel by train between Derby and Edinburgh with CrossCountry, Virgin Trains and East Coast. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Derby to Edinburgh. 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.

CrossCountry from Derby to Edinburgh train information:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: £79
  • CrossCountry frequency: 12 a day

FAQs: Derby to Edinburgh train

FAQs: Travel by train from Derby to Edinburgh 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 Derby to Edinburgh.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Derby to Edinburgh can start from as little as £37 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Derby to Edinburgh is £110; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Derby to Edinburgh is 3 h 59 min   to travel the 219 mile long journey, with around there are 7 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Derby to Edinburgh leaves at 03: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Derby to Edinburgh leaves at 21: 31.
There are 7 trains a day from Derby to Edinburgh which require at least one change with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, LNER or TransPennine Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Derby to Edinburgh train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, LNER or TransPennine Express. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Derby and Edinburgh to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 31.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Derby, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Edinburgh from Derby is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 59 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Derby to Edinburgh by train is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Derby and Edinburgh including taking a coach, train or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Edinburgh

Derby
Edinburgh
The major train station for departures in Derby is Derby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Derby for your trip from Derby to Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Shalimar Gold
  • Station Fish Bar
  • Pepitos
  • Anoki
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn
  • Premier Inn
  • Aston Court Hotel
Public transport options for Derby
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
The major train station for arrivals in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your journey to Edinburgh from Derby.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • The Pasty Shop
  • The Beer House
  • M&S
  • Pret a Manger
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
Hotel
  • Old Waverley Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Edinburgh
  • The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley
  • Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
  • Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
  • Metro: No metro available.
HaymarketWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Dining
Dining
  • Sandwich Deli
  • Snax Corner
  • Keb’s
  • Masti
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Grosvenor Gardens Hotel
  • Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
  • Brooks Hotel
  • Ardmillan Hotel
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Public transport options for Haymarket
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
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