Train Dronfield to Manchester from £25 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Dronfield and Manchester takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Dronfield 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 50m
Duration: 49 mi
Distance: £25
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

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Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...

1h 19m

£18–40

Dronfield to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Dronfield and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dronfield is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Manchester at 4:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:02 PM → 5:35 PM
1h 32m • 1 change
5:01 PM → 6:35 PM
1h 33m • 1 change
6:01 PM → 7:35 PM
1h 33m • 1 change
7:03 PM → 8:35 PM
1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:31 AM → 8:05 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:31 AM → 8:05 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:31 AM → 8:05 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dronfield 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 Dronfield to Manchester.

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Distance: 49 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 54 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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