The average train between Manchester and Ambergate takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Ambergate. 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 Manchester and Ambergate. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Ambergate at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Ambergate. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Ambergate station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Manchester to Ambergate train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Ambergate train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Manchester to Ambergate train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Ambergate is 68.7 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ambergate via Sheffield and Derby in around 2h 33m.