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.
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 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 11h 40m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to Leeds takes 1h 06m and costs around ₹ 2,000 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about ₹ 3,333 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.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Derby, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Derby takes 108 km and will cost you around ₹ 667. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,000 for a journey of 209 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.
Average rates range from around ₹ 7,257 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 13,207 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay ₹ 154 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 ₹ 1,850 and ₹ 2,466. 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, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.