Travel Guides
To get to Derby by car from London, take the M1 North and exit at junction 25 onto the A52. Follow signs for Derby city centre.
If travelling by train, there are frequent services from London St Pancras International station to Derby station, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
From nearby Nottingham, it is easy to reach Derby by train as well, with services taking around 20 minutes. If driving, take the A52 West or A609 towards Derby city centre.
If coming from Manchester, take the M62 to the M6, then the M6 to the A50 towards Derby. Follow signs to Derby city centre from there.
If looking for a scenic route to Derby, consider taking the train from the Peak District. Services run from towns such as Matlock and Buxton, with journey times ranging from 30 minutes to over an hour depending on location.
The closest airport to Derby is East Midlands Airport, which is approximately 14 miles away. To get to Derby from the airport, you can take a taxi or a bus. The Skylink bus service runs between the airport and Derby, with buses departing every 20 minutes during the day. Another option is to drive, which takes around 30 minutes via the A50 or A52.