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

Derby travel guide

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You're Going to Love Derby

With a population of 235.029, Derby is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 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
C$ 120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 120
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to Leeds takes 1h 19m and costs around C$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 35 for a 1h 55m 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 rental 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 C$ 15. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about C$ 7 for a journey of 134 km. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.4 km from downtown 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to Leeds takes 1h 19m and costs around C$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 35 for a 1h 55m 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 rental 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 C$ 15. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about C$ 7 for a journey of 134 km. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.4 km from downtown 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 (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,785 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,741 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,205 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,518 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,683 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,718 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,395 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,163 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (385 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,142 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Derby, with prices from C$ 54 to C$ 1,081 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Derby are about 20% 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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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 82+
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Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 223+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
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Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 108+
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Riverside Hotel by Chef & Brewer Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 118+
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Dog & Partridge Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 114+
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Renting a car in Derby

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 per litre in Derby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.41 and C$ 39.21. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 per litre in Derby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.41 and C$ 39.21. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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