Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Derby travel guide

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You're Going to Love Derby

With a population of 235,029, Derby is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

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Where to Eat in Derby

If you’re looking for affordable options, Compamigos (Findern Ln) and Carluccio's - Derby (West Mall, Intu) are great picks.

When to visit Derby

Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 118
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. The shortest flight to Derby from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 16h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Derby to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around S$ 68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 65 for a 1h 40m 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 Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Derby takes 70 miles and will cost you around S$ 13. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about S$ 20 for a journey of 70 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.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 16h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Derby to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around S$ 68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 65 for a 1h 40m 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 Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Derby takes 70 miles and will cost you around S$ 13. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about S$ 20 for a journey of 70 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.

Airports near Derby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Derby

KLM
Good (1,472 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,856 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,801 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,296 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,259 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,142 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,441 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,815 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,170 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,216 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Derby, with prices from S$ 50 to S$ 723 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Derby are about 29% 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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Wychnor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 145+
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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 79+
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Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 208+
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Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 109+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 159+
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Riverside Hotel by Chef & Brewer Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 110+
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Hiring a car in Derby

Expect to pay S$ 2.33 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 S$ 27.94 and S$ 37.25. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.33 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 S$ 27.94 and S$ 37.25. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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