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Which bus from Derby to Edinburgh is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Derby to Edinburgh. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£26
tomorrow
£27
Saturday
£28
Sunday
£24
Monday
£21
Tuesday
£33
Wednesday
£25

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 25m 20:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 08:05 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £26
National Express 11h 45m 08:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 20:25 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £39

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 25m 20:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 08:05 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £27
National Express 12h 0m 08:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 20:40 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      12h 35m
      0
      19:30
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      20:35
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 5h 25m
    • National Express
      6h 5m
      0
      02:00
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      08:05
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £19
    Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 20m 08:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 20:10 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £28
National Express 11h 25m 20:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 08:05 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      12h 15m
      0
      19:30
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      20:35
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 5h 45m
    • FlixBus
      5h 25m
      0
      02:20
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      07:45
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 25m 20:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 08:05 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £24
FlixBus 12h 25m 19:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 08:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £29
FlixBus 12h 45m 09:00 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 21:45 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £33
FlixBus 12h 40m 19:05 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 07:45 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £36
National Express 11h 20m 08:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 20:10 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      12h 15m
      0
      19:30
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      20:35
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 5h 45m
    • FlixBus
      5h 25m
      0
      02:20
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      07:45
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 25m 20:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 08:05 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £21
National Express 11h 45m 08:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 20:25 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £37

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 45m 08:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 20:25 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £33
National Express 11h 25m 20:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 08:05 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      12h 15m
      0
      19:30
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      20:35
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 5h 45m
    • FlixBus
      5h 25m
      0
      02:20
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      07:45
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 45m 09:00 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 21:45 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £25
FlixBus 12h 25m 19:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 08:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £25
FlixBus 11h 25m 06:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 17:35 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £27
National Express 11h 25m 20:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 08:05 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £31
National Express 11h 45m 08:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 20:25 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      12h 15m
      0
      19:30
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      20:35
      Sheffield
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 5h 45m
    • FlixBus
      5h 25m
      0
      02:20
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
      07:45
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save £4

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Derby to Edinburgh is £19 on 16/06/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Derby and Edinburgh?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Derby to Edinburgh. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Derby to Edinburgh. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Derby and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 11 coaches from Derby to Edinburgh, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Derby and Edinburgh, with 2 offers.

All facts for Derby to Edinburgh bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 3 times by bus from Derby to Edinburgh in one click. Book your Derby to Edinburgh bus ticket starting from £19!

Cheapest Bus £19
Fastest Bus 11h 20m
Earliest Coach 08:40
Latest Coach 20:40
Daily Bus Connections 3 Ø
Distance 354.7 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Derby to Edinburgh?

Every day, 3 buses from 2 coach companies leave Derby for Edinburgh. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 18/06/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/06
Tuesday 16/06
Wednesday 17/06
Thursday 18/06
£26
Friday 19/06
£27
Saturday 20/06
£28
Sunday 21/06
£24
Monday 22/06
£21
Tuesday 23/06
£33
Wednesday 24/06
£31
Thursday 25/06
£26
Friday 26/06
£28
Saturday 27/06
£29
Sunday 28/06
£34
Monday 29/06
Tuesday 30/06
£26
Wednesday 01/07
Thursday 02/07
Friday 03/07
Saturday 04/07
Sunday 05/07
Monday 06/07
Tuesday 07/07
£21
Wednesday 08/07
Thursday 09/07
Friday 10/07
£28
Saturday 11/07
£29
Sunday 12/07

The cheapest time to travel from Derby to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Derby to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £21, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Derby to Edinburgh. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £28.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Derby to Edinburgh, with £21. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £36.

How to save money travelling from Derby to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Derby to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Derby to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Derby to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Derby to Edinburgh?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Derby to Edinburgh timetable.

National Express from Derby to Edinburgh

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Derby to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price £21
Fastest Coach 11h 20m
Earliest Coach 08:40
Last Coach 20:40
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 12/06/2026

FlixBus from Derby to Edinburgh

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Derby to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price £25
Fastest Coach 11h 25m
Earliest Coach 06:10
Last Coach 19:50
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 25/05/2026
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Derby and Edinburgh

Here is a map with all coach stations in Derby and Edinburgh. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Derby to Edinburgh

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Derby to Edinburgh. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Derby to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Derby Edinburgh coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Derby Edinburgh bus trip is available from £19 and takes 11h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Derby to Edinburgh?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £19 to £41. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Edinburgh.

How many connections are available for the Derby Edinburgh route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Derby to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from Derby take?

The quickest coach from Derby to Edinburgh is provided by National Express and takes 11h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £28. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Derby to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Derby at 08:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Derby to Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Derby at 20:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Derby Edinburgh route?

Passengers looking to travel from Derby to Edinburgh can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Derby and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Edinburgh from Derby?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Derby Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Derby Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Derby to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Derby to Edinburgh?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 3 daily trips between Derby and Edinburgh. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Derby to Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 3 trips between Derby and Edinburgh change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Derby to Edinburgh

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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