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

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.

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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 March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 109
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 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Derby from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Northern Rail. The train journey from Derby to Leeds takes 1h 17m and costs around S$ 9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 90 for a 3h 05m 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 hire from London, which is about 183 km from Derby. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Derby takes 97 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about S$ 15 for a journey of 140 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.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Northern Rail. The train journey from Derby to Leeds takes 1h 17m and costs around S$ 9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 90 for a 3h 05m 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 hire from London, which is about 183 km from Derby. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Derby takes 97 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about S$ 15 for a journey of 140 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.

Airports near Derby

Airlines serving Derby

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,117 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,821 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,627 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (918 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Derby, with prices from S$ 47 to S$ 1,018 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Derby are about 8% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Derby

Most booked hotels in Derby

Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 106+
Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 67+
Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 215+
Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 65+
Riverside Hotel by Chef & Brewer Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 117+
Dog & Partridge Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 108+

Hiring a car in Derby

Expect to pay S$ 2.36 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$ 28.32 and S$ 37.76. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Derby, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.36 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$ 28.32 and S$ 37.76. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Derby, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.