Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. We recommend you stay at least 28 days in order to fully appreciate everything Derby has to offer.

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
$144
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 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Derby from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 30m.

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 $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $83 for a 3h 05m trip. Located 15 km from the city centre, Derby Tutbury & Hatton is the busiest station in Derby. Another popular train station is Derby Willington, located 10 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Derby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 183 km from Derby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Derby, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Derby takes 185 km and will cost you around $32. From London, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Derby. Derby Donnington Park is also a commonly used station, and is 13 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Derby, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Derby from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 30m.

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 $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $83 for a 3h 05m trip. Located 15 km from the city centre, Derby Tutbury & Hatton is the busiest station in Derby. Another popular train station is Derby Willington, located 10 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Derby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 183 km from Derby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Derby, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Derby takes 185 km and will cost you around $32. From London, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Derby. Derby Donnington Park is also a commonly used station, and is 13 km from the city centre.

Airports near Derby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Derby

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,063 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,498 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,481 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,072 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,410 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (899 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Derby, with prices from $65 to $1,397 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Derby are about 4% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Derby

Most booked hotels in Derby

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Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$155+
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Leonardo Hotel Derby
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$114+
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Ibis Budget Derby
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$90+
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Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$95+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Donington A50
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$92+
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Travelodge Derby Pride Park
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$65+
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Hiring a car in Derby

Expect to pay $3.14 per litre in Derby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.59 and $50.12. Compact (MG HS or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Derby, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.14 per litre in Derby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.59 and $50.12. Compact (MG HS or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Derby, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

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