Derby to Manchester Trains

Derby to Manchester trains

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The average train between Derby and Manchester takes 1h 44m 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 44m
Duration: 78 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 35m

£28–50

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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:32 PM → 11:08 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
10:11 PM → 12:02 AM
Arrives next day
1h 50m • 1 change
10:30 PM → 12:36 AM
Arrives next day
2h 6m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:19 AM → 4:45 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:19 AM → 4:45 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:10 AM → 4:50 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:26 AM → 9:04 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 11:36 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:45 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:10 AM → 5:01 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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