Trains from Edinburgh to Derby

Edinburgh to Derby train information

• All trains connecting Edinburgh (Eastern Scotland) to Derby (East Midlands England) are run by Cross Country. The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.
• Travelling by train is a quick and easy option to go to Derby from Edinburgh. The average travel time from Edinburgh to Derby is 4h18m to cover the 220 miles.
• We found trains from £43.50 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 Edinburgh to Derby train tickets

Edinburgh - Derby prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Edinburgh to Derby by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Edinburgh to Derby trains

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

Discount Edinburgh - Derby train tickets

National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you are able to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to pay less for your Edinburgh Derby train ticket.

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Edinburgh to Derby? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Edinburgh Derby ticket (i.e.: £58.90)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£58.90 = 1.49. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Edinburgh to Derby (one way trip).

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

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