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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Derby (DBY)

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18

train journeys
per day

221

miles (355 kms)

3hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

06:06 / 01:02

first / last train

13

direct trains

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Derby (DBY)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Edinburgh Waverley and Derby , with 13 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 5 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby is approximately 221 miles (355 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 4 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Derby.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Waverley to Derby. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 51 mins.

Journeys from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:06
    4 hrs 20 mins Direct
    10:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Derby
    Edinburgh Waverley to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:00
    3 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    10:51
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Derby
    Edinburgh Waverley to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:04
    4 hrs 22 mins Direct
    11:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Derby
    Edinburgh Waverley to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:05
    4 hrs 21 mins Direct
    12:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Derby
    Edinburgh Waverley to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:07
    4 hrs 19 mins Direct
    13:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Derby
    Edinburgh Waverley to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:03
    4 hrs 23 mins Direct
    14:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Derby
    Edinburgh Waverley to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:08
    4 hrs 18 mins Direct
    15:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Derby
    Edinburgh Waverley to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:07
    4 hrs 19 mins Direct
    16:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Derby
    Edinburgh Waverley to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:05
    4 hrs 21 mins Direct
    17:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Derby
    Edinburgh Waverley to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:03
    4 hrs 23 mins Direct
    18:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Derby
    Edinburgh Waverley to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:08
    4 hrs 18 mins Direct
    19:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Derby
    Edinburgh Waverley to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:07
    4 hrs 19 mins Direct
    20:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Derby
    Edinburgh Waverley to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:07
    4 hrs 19 mins Direct
    21:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Derby
    Edinburgh Waverley to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:30
    4 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    22:19
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Derby
    Edinburgh Waverley to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:07
    4 hrs 36 mins Direct
    22:43
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Derby
    Edinburgh Waverley to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:30
    5 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    00:15
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Derby
    Edinburgh Waverley to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:36
    9 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    05:28
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Derby
    Edinburgh Waverley to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    21:00
    10 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    07:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Derby
    Edinburgh Waverley to Derby

About Edinburgh Waverley Station

Station name Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Address Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 22:00
Saturday 06:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Derby Station

Station name Derby (DBY)
Address Derby station, Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:55 - 22:45
Saturday 04:55 - 22:45
Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Derby

The travel time between Edinburgh Waverley and Derby by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 4 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Derby vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:06, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:02.

First class tickets on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Derby typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Derby can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 13 direct services per day from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Derby.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Derby, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.