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 March
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in March
Estimated hotel price
$146
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 34h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $98 for a 2h 38m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Derby takes 113 km and will cost you around $17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 185 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 34h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $98 for a 2h 38m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Derby takes 113 km and will cost you around $17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 185 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 (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,554 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (881 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,621 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,419 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (916 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Derby, with prices from $63 to $1,362 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Derby are about 8% 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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Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$142+
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Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$88+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$213+
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Ibis Budget Derby
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$82+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Donington A50
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$77+
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Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$96+
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Hiring a car in Derby

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.89 and $50.52. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Derby, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.89 and $50.52. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Derby, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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