What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Manchester is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Manchester is to train via Sheffield which takes 1h 35m and costs £30 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Derby to Manchester?

The distance between Derby and Manchester is 79 miles. The road distance is 58 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Manchester without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 1h 35m and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Manchester?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Derby to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Manchester train from?

Derby to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Where does the Derby to Manchester train arrive?

Derby to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Derby to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Manchester is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Derby to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3631+ hotels available in Manchester.

Derby to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Manchester by train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 35m
£32–61
Drive 57.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Derby to Manchestercar 57.7 mi
1h 39m
£15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 6m
£35–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Stationbus 9.1 / ...
2. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 14m
£34–55

Derby to Manchester by train

345Weekly Trains

1h 35mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Derby to Manchester.

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Distance: 78.3 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Manchester Piccadilly via Sheffield in around 1h 35m.

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