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 Anoki Restaurant - Derby (First Floor 129 London Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Anoki Restaurant - Burton (Burton Rd) and Silk Mill Derby (19 Full Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Derby.

When to visit Derby

Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 107
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 only carrier operating train routes to Derby. The train journey from Derby to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around S$ 155 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 141 for a 4h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Derby takes 105 km and will cost you around S$ 13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 21 for a journey of 225 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 only carrier operating train routes to Derby. The train journey from Derby to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around S$ 155 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 141 for a 4h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Derby takes 105 km and will cost you around S$ 13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 21 for a journey of 225 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 (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,508 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,380 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,334 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (366 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Derby, with prices from S$ 54 to S$ 1,027 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Derby are about 11% 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$ 135+
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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 88+
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Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 225+
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Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 113+
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Leonardo Hotel Derby
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 83+
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Ibis Budget Derby
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 63+
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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$ 27.96 and S$ 37.27. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 69% 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$ 27.96 and S$ 37.27. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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