How to get from Derby to Edinburgh
- 358 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 9h
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We compared the ways to travel from Derby to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 358 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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358 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €57Reading date not recorded | 10h 44m4 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 9h1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€57Reading date not recorded10h 44m · 4 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 59h · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Derby to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Derby → Leedsbus
FlixBus·1h 40m - 2Leeds → Edinburgh - Princes StreetbusFlixBus·5h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusDerby-Leeds, Leeds-Edinburgh - Princes Street, Nottingham-ManchesterBook →Airport shuttle busDerby-East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport-NottinghamBook →City transitNottingham-NottinghamSee live options and dates →TransPennine ExpressManchester-EdinburghBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, City transit, TransPennine Express; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Derby to Edinburgh works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Derby to Leeds, about 1h 40m. Transfer in Leeds and continue by FlixBus bus on to Edinburgh - Princes Street (5h 15m). In total it's roughly €33 over 9h, 1 transfer.
Derby to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Derby to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 9h by bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Derby to Edinburgh?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Edinburgh from Derby?
About 358 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Derby to Edinburgh cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €33. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Derby to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, City transit, TransPennine Express.
What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026