Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. Derby deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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
AED 304
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 304
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.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Derby. The train journey from Derby to London takes 3h 45m and costs around AED 5,175 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about AED 6,089 for a 11h 20m 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 hire from London, which is about 114 miles from Derby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Derby. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.2 miles from the city centre of 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.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Derby. The train journey from Derby to London takes 3h 45m and costs around AED 5,175 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about AED 6,089 for a 11h 20m 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 hire from London, which is about 114 miles from Derby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Derby. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.2 miles from the city centre of 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Derby, with prices from AED 160 to AED 2,916 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday 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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Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 355+
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Leonardo Hotel Derby
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 309+
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Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 301+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Donington A50
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 186+
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Travelodge Derby Pride Park
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 202+
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The Stuart Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 223+
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Hiring a car in Derby

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 76.69 and AED 102.25.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 76.69 and AED 102.25.

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