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. We recommend you stay at least 11 days in order to fully appreciate everything Derby has to offer.
Where to Eat in Derby
If you’re looking for affordable options, Darleys Restaurant (Waterfront Darley Abbey Mill) and Carluccio's - Derby (West Mall, Intu) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Anoki Restaurant - Derby (First Floor 129 London Road) and Anoki Restaurant - Burton (Burton Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Derby.
When to visit Derby
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.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Derby. The train journey from Derby to Glasgow takes 11h 07m and costs around AED 3,570 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about AED 3,599 for a 16h 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 DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Derby using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Derby takes 241 km and will cost you around AED 206. From Amsterdam, the ticket costs about AED 283 for a journey of 1625 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.
Airlines serving Derby
Where to stay in Derby
Average rates range from around AED 323 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 646 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Derby
Most booked hotels in Derby
Hiring a car in Derby
Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.