Day trip from Derby to London
London lies 182 km (113 mi) south-east of Derby, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 182 km (113 mi) apart, London is a realistic day trip from Derby: about 2 h 58 min each way by road.
| Derby | London | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 270,468 | 9 million |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | DE1 | E1W–WC2R |
What to see in London
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo & City line | 15,892,000 | 2012 |
The busiest is Waterloo & City line at 15,892,000 visitors in 2012. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Where to book tours and tickets in London
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Staying in London
Our booking partner lists 19,281+ places to stay in London (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 940 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (447), and 165 are five-star. Across 946 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 3,419,365 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is London from Derby?
182 km (113 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Derby; by road roughly 222 km (138 mi).
How long does it take to get from Derby to London by road?
About 2 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Derby and London?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where can I stay in London?
Our booking partner lists 19,281+ places to stay in London, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.