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 April
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in April
Estimated hotel price
$156
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 25h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Derby. The train journey from Derby to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $254 for a 3h 15m 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 Europcar and U-Save, 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 105 km and will cost you around $29. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 113 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 25h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Derby. The train journey from Derby to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $254 for a 3h 15m 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 Europcar and U-Save, 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 105 km and will cost you around $29. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 113 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 (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,888 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,602 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,932 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,207 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Derby, with prices from $78 to $958 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Derby are about 38% 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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Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$222+
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Ibis Budget Derby
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$102+
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The Derby Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$117+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Donington A50
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$76+
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The Stuart Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$108+
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Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$120+
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Hiring a car in Derby

Expect to pay $3.36 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 $40.28 and $53.71. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.36 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 $40.28 and $53.71. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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