The average train between Derby and Manchester takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Derby 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 Derby and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Manchester station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Derby to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Derby to Manchester train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Derby and Manchester is 80.1 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Manchester Piccadilly via Sheffield in around 1h 35m.