The average train between Derby and Manchester Victoria takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Derby to Manchester Victoria. 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 Victoria. 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 Victoria at 4:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Manchester Victoria. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Manchester Victoria station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Derby to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Derby to Manchester Victoria train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Derby and Manchester Victoria is 80.9 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Manchester Victoria via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 55m.