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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Derby travel guide

Derby Tourism | Derby Guide

You're Going to Love Derby

With a population of 235,029, Derby is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Derby deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Derby

If you’re looking for affordable options, Compamigos (Findern Ln) and Carluccio's - Derby (West Mall, Intu) are great picks.

When to visit Derby

Derby in April
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in April
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Derby

Plane

When flying to Derby, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Derby from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 14m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $54 for a 2h 12m trip. Located 9 miles from the city center, Derby Tutbury & Hatton is the busiest station in Derby. Another popular train station is Derby Willington, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Derby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 114 miles from Derby. You’ll find branches of U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Derby takes 65 miles and will cost you around $20. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 70 miles. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.2 miles from downtown Derby. Derby Donnington Park is also a commonly used station, and is 8 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Derby, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Derby from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 14m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $54 for a 2h 12m trip. Located 9 miles from the city center, Derby Tutbury & Hatton is the busiest station in Derby. Another popular train station is Derby Willington, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Derby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 114 miles from Derby. You’ll find branches of U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Derby takes 65 miles and will cost you around $20. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 70 miles. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.2 miles from downtown Derby. Derby Donnington Park is also a commonly used station, and is 8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Derby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Derby

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,326 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,438 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,756 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,957 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,218 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,290 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Derby

Most booked hotels in Derby

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B&B HOTEL Derby
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2114 reviews)
$63+
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Wychnor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1347 reviews)
$132+
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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1559 reviews)
$74+
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Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1257 reviews)
$168+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2212 reviews)
$136+
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Riverside Hotel by Chef & Brewer Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1495 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Derby

Renting a car in Derby costs $36 per day, on average, or $71 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $8.10 per gallon in Derby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $97.21 and $129.61. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Derby, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Derby costs $36 per day, on average, or $71 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $8.10 per gallon in Derby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $97.21 and $129.61. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Derby, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

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