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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Derby has to offer.
Where to Eat in Derby
If you’re looking for affordable options, Anoki Restaurant - Burton (Burton Rd) and Anoki Restaurant - Derby (First Floor 129 London Road) are great picks.
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 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Derby from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 12h 35m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around ₹ 417 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about ₹ 1,669 for a 2h 05m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Derby, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Derby takes 45 miles and will cost you around ₹ 584. From Leeds, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,252 for a journey of 78 miles. 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.
Airlines serving Derby
Where to stay in Derby
Average rates range from around ₹ 7,098 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 13,229 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 ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.