The average train between Manchester and Duffield takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Duffield. 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 Duffield. The earliest departure is at 7:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Duffield at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Duffield. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Duffield station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Manchester to Duffield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Duffield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Manchester to Duffield train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Manchester and Duffield is 74.2 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Duffield via Sheffield and Derby in around 2h 20m.