Travel Guides
To get to Derbyshire by car, you can take the A6 from Manchester or the M1 from London, and then follow signs for Derbyshire. If you're coming from Sheffield, take the A61. From Leicester, take the A50.
If you prefer to travel by rail, there are various options depending on where you're starting from. The main stations in Derbyshire are Derby, Chesterfield and Buxton. From London, you can take a direct train to Derby or change at Sheffield for Chesterfield. From Manchester, there are direct trains to both Derby and Buxton.
If you're already in the area, some nearby landmarks and towns to visit before or after your trip to Derbyshire include the Peak District National Park, Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Matlock Bath and the Heights of Abraham.
The closest airport to Derbyshire is East Midlands Airport, which is located approximately 15 miles southeast of the city of Derby. The easiest route from the airport to Derbyshire is via the A50, which will take you straight to the heart of the county. If you're travelling to other parts of Derbyshire, the M1 is also nearby and provides easy access to places like Chesterfield, Buxton and Matlock.