What is the best way to travel from Derby to Edinburgh?
What is the cheapest way to reach Edinburgh from Derby?
You can get to Edinburgh with just $32 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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National Express11h 25m08:50 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:15 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 8:50:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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FlixBus13h 10m08:25 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station9:35 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 8:25:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
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FlixBus11h 35m06:00 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station5:35 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 6:00:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
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FlixBus12h 35m07:00 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station7:35 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 7:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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CrossCountry4h 19m06:45 AMDerbyCentral Station11:04 AMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 6:45:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 11:04:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 19m
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CrossCountry4h 30m06:58 AMDerbyCentral Station11:28 AMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 6:58:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 11:28:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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CrossCountry4h 21m07:45 AMDerbyCentral Station12:06 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 7:45:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 12:06:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 21m
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East Midlands Railway5h 19m06:59 AMDerbyTutbury & Hatton Train Station12:18 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Tutbury & Hatton Train Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 6:59:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 12:18:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 19m
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Ryanair9h 10m02:00 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport11:10 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 2:00:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)3h 30m03:15 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport6:45 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 3:15:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $500 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
Cheapest Flights Saturday
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National Express11h 25m08:50 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:15 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 8:50:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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FlixBus11h 35m06:00 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station5:35 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 6:00:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
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National Express11h 0m08:40 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station7:40 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 8:40:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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National Express14h 0m03:20 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station5:20 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 3:20:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
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R Airlines4h 30m07:50 AMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport12:20 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from R Airlines goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 7:50:00 AM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Ryanair5h 45m08:00 AMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport1:45 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 8:00:00 AM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $234 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Flights Sunday
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National Express11h 50m08:40 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:30 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 8:40:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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National Express11h 0m08:40 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station7:40 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 8:40:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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FlixBus11h 35m06:00 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station5:35 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 6:00:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
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FlixBus12h 35m07:40 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:15 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 7:40:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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East Midlands Railway5h 0m07:07 AMDerbyTutbury & Hatton Train Station12:07 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Tutbury & Hatton Train Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 7:07:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 12:07:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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East Midlands Railway4h 31m09:01 AMDerbyTutbury & Hatton Train Station1:32 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Tutbury & Hatton Train Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 9:01:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 1:32:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 31m
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East Midlands Railway4h 40m06:57 AMDerbyTutbury & Hatton Train Station11:37 AMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Tutbury & Hatton Train Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 6:57:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 11:37:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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East Midlands Railway5h 2m08:03 AMDerbyTutbury & Hatton Train Station1:05 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Tutbury & Hatton Train Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 8:03:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $226 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m
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Ryanair7h 0m011:50 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport6:50 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 11:50:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Ryanair8h 50m011:50 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport8:40 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 11:50:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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Ryanair8h 10m011:50 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport8:00 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 11:50:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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Jet2.com10h 20m03:05 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport1:25 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 3:05:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Trains Monday
Cheapest Flights Monday
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National Express11h 50m08:40 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:30 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 8:40:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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National Express11h 0m08:40 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station7:40 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 8:40:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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National Express14h 0m03:20 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station5:20 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 3:20:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)7h 45m012:00 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport7:45 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 12:00:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $317 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
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Ryanair9h 0m08:00 AMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport5:00 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 8:00:00 AM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)11h 5m08:40 AMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport7:45 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2025 8:40:00 AM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $276 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)7h 35m08:40 AMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport4:15 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2025 8:40:00 AM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $318 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Cheapest Flights Thursday
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National Express12h 5m08:40 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:45 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 8:40:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
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National Express11h 0m08:40 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station7:40 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 8:40:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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National Express14h 0m03:20 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station5:20 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 3:20:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
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Ryanair24h 55m010:15 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport11:10 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 10:15:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 55m
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Ryanair14h 35m010:15 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport12:50 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 10:15:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
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Ryanair9h 45m010:15 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport8:00 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 10:15:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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Ryanair9h 40m010:15 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport7:55 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 10:15:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $203 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Flights Friday
What are the fastest trips from Derby to Edinburgh?
You can get to Edinburgh from Derby in just 3h 30m with a Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011). This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)3h 30m03:15 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport6:45 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 3:15:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $500 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Ryanair9h 10m02:00 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport11:10 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 2:00:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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CrossCountry4h 19m06:45 AMDerbyCentral Station11:04 AMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 6:45:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 11:04:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 19m
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CrossCountry4h 21m07:45 AMDerbyCentral Station12:06 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 7:45:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 12:06:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 21m
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CrossCountry4h 30m06:58 AMDerbyCentral Station11:28 AMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 6:58:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 11:28:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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East Midlands Railway5h 11m07:07 AMDerbyTutbury & Hatton Train Station12:18 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Tutbury & Hatton Train Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 7:07:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 12:18:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 11m
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National Express11h 0m08:40 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station7:40 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 8:40:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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National Express11h 25m08:50 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:15 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 8:50:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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FlixBus11h 35m06:00 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station5:35 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 6:00:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
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FlixBus12h 35m07:00 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station7:35 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 7:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
Fastest Flights Saturday
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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R Airlines4h 30m07:50 AMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport12:20 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from R Airlines goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 7:50:00 AM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Ryanair5h 45m08:00 AMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport1:45 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 8:00:00 AM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $234 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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National Express11h 0m08:40 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station7:40 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 8:40:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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National Express11h 25m08:50 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:15 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 8:50:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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FlixBus11h 35m06:00 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station5:35 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 6:00:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
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FlixBus13h 20m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station9:35 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 8:15:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
Fastest Flights Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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East Midlands Railway4h 31m09:01 AMDerbyTutbury & Hatton Train Station1:32 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Tutbury & Hatton Train Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 9:01:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 1:32:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 31m
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East Midlands Railway4h 40m06:57 AMDerbyTutbury & Hatton Train Station11:37 AMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Tutbury & Hatton Train Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 6:57:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 11:37:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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East Midlands Railway5h 0m07:07 AMDerbyTutbury & Hatton Train Station12:07 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Tutbury & Hatton Train Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 7:07:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 12:07:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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East Midlands Railway5h 2m08:03 AMDerbyTutbury & Hatton Train Station1:05 PMEdinburghWaverley Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Tutbury & Hatton Train Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 8:03:00 AM to Waverley Train Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $226 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m
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Ryanair7h 0m011:50 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport6:50 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 11:50:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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Ryanair8h 10m011:50 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport8:00 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 11:50:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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Ryanair8h 50m011:50 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport8:40 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 11:50:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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Jet2.com10h 20m03:05 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport1:25 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 3:05:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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National Express11h 0m08:40 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station7:40 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 8:40:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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FlixBus11h 35m06:00 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station5:35 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 6:00:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
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National Express11h 50m08:40 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:30 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 8:40:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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FlixBus12h 35m07:40 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:15 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 7:40:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
Fastest Trains Monday
Fastest Flights Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)7h 45m012:00 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport7:45 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 12:00:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $317 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express11h 0m08:40 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station7:40 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 8:40:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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National Express11h 50m08:40 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:30 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 8:40:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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National Express14h 0m03:20 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station5:20 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 3:20:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Fastest Flights Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Ryanair9h 0m08:00 AMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport5:00 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 8:00:00 AM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Fastest Flights Wednesday
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)7h 35m08:40 AMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport4:15 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2025 8:40:00 AM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $318 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)11h 5m08:40 AMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport7:45 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2025 8:40:00 AM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $276 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Fastest Flights Thursday
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Ryanair9h 40m010:15 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport7:55 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 10:15:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $203 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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Ryanair9h 45m010:15 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport8:00 AMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 10:15:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
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Ryanair14h 35m010:15 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport12:50 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 10:15:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
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Ryanair24h 55m010:15 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport11:10 PMEdinburgh AirportEdinburgh Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 10:15:00 PM to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 55m
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National Express11h 0m08:40 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station7:40 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 8:40:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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National Express12h 5m08:40 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:45 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 8:40:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
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National Express14h 0m03:20 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station5:20 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 3:20:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Fastest Flights Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Derby and Edinburgh, you can pay as low as $32 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011): you will get to Edinburgh in just 3h 30m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Derby and Edinburgh are National Express, Ryanair and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Derby and Edinburgh is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Little Eaton or to Broomhouse, and look at flights from East Midlands Airport, and landing at Edinburgh Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Derby to Edinburgh?
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
Train companies: East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry
Airlines: Ryanair, Eastern Air Lines (2011), R Airlines and 1 more.
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