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$ 116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 116
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 9 miles 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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Derby to Liverpool takes 0h 50m and costs around C$ 10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about C$ 45 for a 2h 34m trip. Located 9 miles from the city centre, Derby Tutbury & Hatton is the busiest station in Derby. Another popular train station is Derby Willington, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Derby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 114 miles from Derby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Derby, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Derby takes 115 miles and will cost you around C$ 20. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.2 miles from downtown Derby. Derby Donnington Park is also a commonly used station, and is 8 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Derby, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 9 miles 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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Derby to Liverpool takes 0h 50m and costs around C$ 10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about C$ 45 for a 2h 34m trip. Located 9 miles from the city centre, Derby Tutbury & Hatton is the busiest station in Derby. Another popular train station is Derby Willington, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Derby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 114 miles from Derby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Derby, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Derby takes 115 miles and will cost you around C$ 20. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.2 miles from downtown Derby. Derby Donnington Park is also a commonly used station, and is 8 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Derby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Derby

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,534 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,789 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,035 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,031 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,309 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,064 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,137 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Derby, with prices from C$ 52 to C$ 1,117 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation 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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Wychnor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 138+
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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 86+
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Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 241+
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Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 124+
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Leonardo Hotel Derby
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 91+
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Ibis Budget Derby
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 75+
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Renting a car in Derby

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 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$ 29.89 and C$ 39.85. Compact (MG HS or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Derby, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 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$ 29.89 and C$ 39.85. Compact (MG HS or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Derby, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

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