The average train between Ambergate and Manchester takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Ambergate to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ambergate and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ambergate is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Manchester at 5:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ambergate to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Ambergate station and arriving at Manchester station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Ambergate to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Ambergate to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Ambergate to Manchester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ambergate and Manchester is 68.7 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Ambergate to Manchester Piccadilly via Derby and Sheffield in around 2h 4m.