Trains from Derby to Edinburgh

Derby to Edinburgh train information

Which operators can I use?

There are several train providers across the UK & Europe but the services between Derby in England to Edinburgh in Scotland are operated by Cross Country.

How long is the train?

There are 221 miles between the two cities and the average duration between Derby to Edinburgh is around 4h15m. Train travel is most of the time the quickest way to travel to Edinburgh from Derby, and it's also more environmentally friendly than driving or taking the plane.

How much does it costs?

We found trains from £152.30 to travel in the next 180 days. Fares may change depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Derby to Edinburgh train tickets

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Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Derby to Edinburgh are increasing the closer you get to your departure day. According to our data, if you buy your train 1 day in advance, you can find tickets from £57 whereas when purchasing your seat 7 days in advance, you will need to spend at least £92 for your train. Thus, you may save 39% on the price of your ticket by booking 1 day in advance instead of 7 days in advance.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Derby to Edinburgh trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Derby and Edinburgh by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Edinburgh to Derby and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Derby - Edinburgh train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you can get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to save money for your Derby Edinburgh train ticket.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

The main benefit of using a railcard is that it only takes a couple of trips to be profitable.

You will need to purchase at least £88 of train tickets throughout the duration of the railcard's validity for the card to break-even. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you buy afterwards, you will save money.

As an example, train tickets from Derby to Edinburgh cost on average £152.30 (1). If you're dividing £88 by £152.30 (£88/£152.30 = 0.58), it turns out that after only 1 one way journeys from Edinburgh to Derby, the railcard will have paid for itself.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most train fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey