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

Derby travel guide

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With a population of 235,029, Derby is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 4 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 Anoki Restaurant - Derby (First Floor 129 London Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Anoki Restaurant - Burton (Burton Rd) and Silk Mill Derby (19 Full Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Derby.

When to visit Derby

Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
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 Halifax and takes around 14h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to London takes 3h 05m and costs around C$ 67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 106 for a 4h 14m 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 keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Derby, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Derby takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 121 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 Halifax and takes around 14h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to London takes 3h 05m and costs around C$ 67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 106 for a 4h 14m 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 keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Derby, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Derby takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 121 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,089 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,974 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,886 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,858 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,593 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,669 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,090 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Derby, with prices from C$ 57 to C$ 1,082 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Derby are about 30% 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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Wychnor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 193+
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Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 237+
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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 124+
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Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 142+
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Leonardo Hotel Derby
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 120+
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Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 139+
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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$ 29.44 and C$ 39.25. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 30% 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$ 29.44 and C$ 39.25. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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