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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dronfield is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dronfield is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Dronfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Dronfield. However, there are services departing from Coop Live and arriving at Wreakes Lane Top via Flat Street/FS3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Dronfield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Dronfield. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dronfield?

The distance between Manchester and Dronfield is 49 miles. The road distance is 41.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Dronfield without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £15 - £35.

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

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dronfield takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dronfield bus from?

Manchester to Dronfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coop Live station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dronfield train from?

Manchester to Dronfield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Dronfield?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dronfield is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 43 bus, which costs £18 - £26 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Manchester to Dronfield bus arrive?

Manchester to Dronfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where does the Manchester to Dronfield train arrive?

Manchester to Dronfield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Dronfield station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Dronfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Dronfield is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Manchester to Dronfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Dronfield?

There are 1987+ hotels available in Dronfield.

Manchester to Dronfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 43 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Dronfield by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dronfieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
1h 6m
£15–35
Train, line 43 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the bus from Flat Street/FS3 to Wreakes Lane Topbus 43
1h 47m
£8–33
Bus, line 43 bus
1. Take the bus from Coop Live to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus Mc4
2. Take the bus from Flat Street/FS3 to Wreakes Lane Topbus 43
2h 26m
£19–26
Drive 41.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Dronfieldcar 41.5 mi
1h 4m
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Dronfieldtaxi 41.5 mi
1h 4m
£90–110

Manchester to Dronfield by train

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Distance: 49.1 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dronfield 3 times a day. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coop Live to Wreakes Lane Top via Sheffield Interchange/E2 and Flat Street/FS3 in around 2h 26m.

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