The average train between Manchester and Cromford takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Cromford. 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 Cromford. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Cromford at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Cromford. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Cromford station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Manchester to Cromford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Cromford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Cromford station.
Book your Manchester to Cromford train tickets online with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Cromford is 61.2 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cromford via Sheffield and Derby in around 2h 42m.