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$ 101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 101
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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to London takes 3h 10m and costs around S$ 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 88 for a 3h 53m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Derby, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Derby takes 105 km and will cost you around S$ 26. From Leeds, the ticket costs about S$ 8 for a journey of 113 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to London takes 3h 10m and costs around S$ 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 88 for a 3h 53m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Derby, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Derby takes 105 km and will cost you around S$ 26. From Leeds, the ticket costs about S$ 8 for a journey of 113 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 (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 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$ 1,028 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Derby are about 10% 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 136+
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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 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$ 224+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 157+
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Dog & Partridge Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 115+
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Leonardo Hotel Derby
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 60+
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Hiring a car in Derby

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.14 and S$ 37.52. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Derby, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.14 and S$ 37.52. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Derby, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

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