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

Derby travel guide

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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 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Derby from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Derby. The train journey from Derby to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around S$ 191 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about S$ 201 for a 3h 15m 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Derby takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about S$ 17 for a journey of 137 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 17h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Derby. The train journey from Derby to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around S$ 191 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about S$ 201 for a 3h 15m 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Derby takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about S$ 17 for a journey of 137 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

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Derby

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,870 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,820 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,333 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,281 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,904 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,155 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,724 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,842 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,180 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,231 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 31% 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$ 150+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 159+
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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 78+
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Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 207+
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Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 110+
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Riverside Hotel by Chef & Brewer Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 102+
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Hiring a car in Derby

Expect to pay S$ 2.40 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$ 28.72 and S$ 38.29. 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$ 2.40 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$ 28.72 and S$ 38.29. 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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