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$ 118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 118
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 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Derby to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around C$ 42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 67 for a 3h 10m 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 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 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 17. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about C$ 17 for a journey of 85 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 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Derby to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around C$ 42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 67 for a 3h 10m 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 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 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 17. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about C$ 17 for a journey of 85 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 (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,085 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,188 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,658 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Derby, with prices from C$ 56 to C$ 1,102 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Derby are about 3% 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 106+
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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 81+
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Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 228+
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Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 79+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+
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Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
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Renting a car in Derby

Expect to pay C$ 2.49 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$ 29.82 and C$ 39.76. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Derby, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.49 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$ 29.82 and C$ 39.76. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Derby, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

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