Bus from Derby to Edinburgh: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Derby to Edinburgh on 7 December
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Derby to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
5h 50mAverage duration
220 milesDistance
15kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£21 - £70Average duration12h 35m
9kg CO₂e
Average price£39 - £336Average duration4h 24m
9kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£23 - £23Average duration5h 50m
15kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Derby to Edinburgh

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Derby to Edinburgh?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Derby to Edinburgh start from £21. The average price for this route is around £32. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Derby to Edinburgh?

    The average bus journey time from Derby to Edinburgh is 12h 35m, covering a distance of 221 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 11h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Derby to Edinburgh route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Derby to Edinburgh?

    The earliest bus departs from Derby to Edinburgh at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 19:40.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Derby to Edinburgh?

    A bus journey from Derby to Edinburgh produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/12
£25
06/12
£27
Today
£31
08/12
£24
09/12
£23
10/12
£27
11/12
£23
12/12
£36
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Derby to Edinburgh was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of £23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Derby to Edinburgh as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £23 to £57 for a bus ticket from Derby to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2025-12-11.

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