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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Manchester takes 1h 46m 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.

1h 46m
Duration
78 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Derby to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Manchester at 4:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express4h 50m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 50m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express4h 50m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 50m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express4h 50m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 50m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express4h 40m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 50m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 37m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 44m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 51m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 50m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 50m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express4h 50m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 50m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Derby to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 78.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Derby to Manchester Piccadilly via Sheffield in around 1h 35m.

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