Manchester to Derby Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Derby takes 1h 52m 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 52m
Duration: 78 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 28m

£27–51

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 11:55 PM which arrives into Derby at 5:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:52 PM → 5:28 AM
Arrives next day
5h 36m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:12 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:26 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:12 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:26 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:12 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:26 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:12 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:26 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:12 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:26 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:15 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:26 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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