Getting to our campuses
Getting to Derby and Buxton
Derby
Derby's in the centre of the country. It's just off the M1 and on the main cross country rail line which connects Scotland to the south coast of England, and has a direct service to the new St Pancras station in London.
Buxton
Buxton's in the middle of the Peak District. And our campus is right in the town centre so you can't miss it.
Travelling here by bus
Travelling here by train
Both Derby and Buxton have train stations which are close to the campuses. You can get a taxi, bus or, for the Buxton Campus, walk from the station to the campus.
Journey times to Derby
| From | Approximate journey time |
|---|---|
| Birmingham | 45 minutes |
| Chesterfield | 20 minutes |
| Doncaster | 1 hour |
| Leicester | 30 minutes |
| Lincoln | 2 hours |
| London | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Manchester | 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Nottingham | 30 minutes |
| Sheffield | 30 minutes |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 50 minutes |
| Walsall | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Wolverhampton | 1 hour 20 minutes |
Journey times to Buxton
| From | Approximate journey time |
|---|---|
| London | 3 hours |
| Macclesfield | 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Manchester | 1 hour |
| Stockport | 50 minutes |
Travelling by Air
- The nearest airport to Derby is East Midlands Airport, the Skylink bus service runs from the airport to Derby.
- The nearest airport to Buxton is Manchester International Airport, the Skyline bus service runs from the airport to Buxton.
Travelling by road
To help you plan your journey, here are our postcodes:
- Derby Campus (main site, Kedleston Road): DE22 1GB
- Buxton Campus: SK17 6RY
