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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Derby has to offer.
Where to Eat in Derby
If you’re looking for affordable options, Darleys Restaurant (Waterfront Darley Abbey Mill) and Carluccio's - Derby (West Mall, Intu) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Anoki Restaurant - Burton (Burton Rd) and Anoki Restaurant - Derby (First Floor 129 London Road) 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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 16h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Derby. The train journey from Derby to London takes 3h 45m and costs around C$ 1,012 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about C$ 1,072 for a 8h 45m 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 DRIVALIA and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Derby using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Derby takes 491 km and will cost you around C$ 43. From Greenford, the ticket costs about C$ 46 for a journey of 515 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.
Airlines serving Derby
Where to stay in Derby
Average rates range from around C$ 125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 246 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Derby
Most booked hotels in Derby
Renting a car in Derby
Expect to pay C$ 2.42 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$ 29.03 and C$ 38.70. Compact (Kia Stonic or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Derby, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.