Bus Tickets from Edinburgh to Derby

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Next departures for Edinburgh to Derby on October 4
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Flixbus
Bus Station
DerbyCheapestFastest
Flixbus
Bus Station
DerbyNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Derby

Bus
Average PriceUS$27 - US$65Average Duration10h 30m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$66 - US$317Average Duration4h 19m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$65 - US$65Average Duration5h 30m
15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Edinburgh to Derby

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
5h 30mAverage Duration
US$65Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Edinburgh to Derby: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$36
Average Bus Trip Duration10h 30m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure9:05am
Distance355 km
Latest bus departure10:40pm

Edinburgh to Derby Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Derby is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

Bus service from Edinburgh to Derby will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Derby from Edinburgh, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Edinburgh - Derby

  1. How far is Edinburgh from Derby?

    It's about 356 km (221 miles) from Edinburgh to Derby.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Derby?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Edinburgh, and end it at Derby Riverlights Bus Station, in Derby.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-01
US$30
10-02
US$30
Today
US$33
10-04
US$40
10-05
US$54
10-06
US$43
10-07
US$31
10-08
US$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Derby was searched and found on Oct 1, 2025 with a price of US$30

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

You can expect to pay from US$30 to US$86 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$31 which is on 2025-10-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Edinburgh to Derby.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Edinburgh to Derby, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Edinburgh to Derby.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Edinburgh to Derby while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Edinburgh to Derby?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Edinburgh by bus?

Bus from Derby to Edinburgh

You can also go to Derby by train

Train from Edinburgh to Derby

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