The average train between Manchester and Derby takes 1h 53m 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.
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 11:49 PM which arrives into Derby at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Derby. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Derby station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Manchester to Derby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Derby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Manchester to Derby train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester and Derby is 80.1 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Derby via Sheffield in around 1h 33m.