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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Derby is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Derby is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £30 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Derby. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Derby via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Manchester to Derby?

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

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Derby without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Manchester to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Derby train from?

Manchester to Derby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Where does the Manchester to Derby train arrive?

Manchester to Derby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Derby is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Manchester to Derby.

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2192+ hotels available in Derby.

Manchester to Derby - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Derby 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
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
1h 34m
£33–58
Drive 57.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Derbycar 57.7 mi
1h 38m
£15–21
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alfretontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corporation Streetbus 9.1 / ...
2h 38m
£35–52

Manchester to Derby by train

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1h 34mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Derby.

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Distance: 78.4 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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 34m.

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