As Derby's most central city, we are easily accessible whether you are travelling by car, train, plane or bus.
Getting to Derby
By Car
Derby is just 15 minutes from the M1 junction 24 and accessible via the A6, A50, A38 and A52.
Derby also benefits from a great range of low cost car parks including the Safest Car Park in the World at Bold Lane, DE1 3NT.
By Bus
National Express Coaches operate daily to Derby from all four corners of the UK.
Trent Barton and Arriva operate services from the Derby Bus Station around the city and into the Peak District.
By Train
Derby is only 93 minutes from London St Pancras with 35 direct services everyday with East Midlands Trains. Journeys take less than 30 minutes if you are travelling from nearby Nottingham, Leicester and Birmingham.
By Aeroplane
East Midlands Airport is only 30 mins drive to Derby.
The Skylink Bus operates every 30 minutes, 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Getting Around Derby
Walking
Derby was the UK's first to introduce QR codes, where visitors can tour the city and learn about Derby with their mobile phones. These codes are situated on signs throughout the city, giving information on Derby's rich history and heritage as well as nearby places of interest.
Cycling
There are over 100km of cycle routes in Derby, with even more available in Derbyshire. With the addition of the National BMX track at Alvaston Park as well as a planned development of a Velodrome, Derby is cycle central.
Visit the Cycle Derby website for more information and routes.
Public Transport
For full information and advice on public transport in Derby see the City Council's website.
Derby Connected - Keeping Derby Moving
Derby Connected provide an online journey planner and loads of information about travel options across the city.
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