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 11 days in order to fully appreciate everything Derby has to offer.
Where to Eat in Derby
If you’re looking for affordable options, Carluccio's - Derby (West Mall, Intu) and Anoki Restaurant - Burton (Burton Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Anoki Restaurant - Derby (First Floor 129 London Road) and Silk Mill Derby (19 Full Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Derby.
When to visit Derby
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to Birmingham takes 1h 36m and costs around AED 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 147 for a 2h 06m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Derby, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Derby takes 72 km and will cost you around AED 29. From Leeds, the ticket costs about AED 33 for a journey of 126 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.
Airlines serving Derby
Where to stay in Derby
Average rates range from around AED 310 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 582 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Derby
Most booked hotels in Derby
Hiring a car in Derby
Expect to pay AED 6.84 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 AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Derby, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.