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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Derby takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to Derby. 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 51m
Duration
78 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manchester to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Derby at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways9h 39m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways1h 40m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways2h 14m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country1h 56m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 37m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 37m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 43m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 37m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 37m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 43m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 37m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 37m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 43m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 37m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 37m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 43m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 37m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country1h 37m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross Country1h 43m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways1h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Derby? 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 Manchester to Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 78.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Derby via Sheffield in around 1h 33m.

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