The 15 Minute City

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Derby is situated within the beautiful countryside nestled between the Peak District National Park and the National Forest.

As the country's most central city, Derby has excellent transport links with average commute times of just 15 minutes within its travel to work area of 1.5 million people.  Derby has 35 high speed East Midlands Trains direct train services to London St. Pancras International each day - just a one and a half hour journey.

Population within one hour drive time

"Transport connections are good too, with easy road access to East Midlands Airport and strong rail links, while families are attracted by the good reputation of local schools."
- The Financial Times.

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