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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Derby is to line 199 bus and bus which costs £6 - £9 and takes 4h 58m.

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 33m and costs £8 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Derby. However, there are services departing from Piccadilly and arriving at Morledge via Stockport Interchange, Sylvan Park and Bakewell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

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 33m.

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 33m and costs £8 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Manchester to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Derby bus from?

Manchester to Derby bus services, operated by High Peak, depart from Stockport Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Derby?

The best way to get from Manchester to Derby is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £8 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 199 bus and bus, which costs £6 - £9 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Manchester to Derby bus arrive?

Manchester to Derby bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Sylvan Park 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?

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Manchester to Derby - 3 ways to travel via train, line 199 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Derby by train, bus, or car

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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 33m
£8–65
Line 199 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Sylvan Parkbus 199
2. Take the bus from Sylvan Park to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus Tp
3. Take the bus from Bakewell Road Bus Station to Morledgebus Tp
4h 58m
£6–9
Drive 57.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Derbycar 57.7 mi
1h 38m
£14–20

Manchester to Derby by train

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Derby.

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Distance: 78.4 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piccadilly to Morledge via Stockport Interchange, Sylvan Park, and Bakewell Road Bus Station in around 4h 58m.

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