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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dronfield is to bus and line 43 bus which costs £6 - £18 and takes 2h 50m.

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 3m 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 Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Wreakes Lane Top via Meadowhall Interchange/A3 and Arundel Gate/Furnival Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

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 £19 - £30.

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 FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange 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 £19 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 43 bus, which costs £6 - £18 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Manchester to Dronfield bus arrive?

Manchester to Dronfield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 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 3m 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 1984+ 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 DronfieldLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
1h 6m
£19–30
Bus, line 43 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Uk079
2. Take the bus from Arundel Gate/Furnival Street to Wreakes Lane Top43
2h 50m
£7–18
Drive 41.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Dronfield41.5 mi
1h 3m
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Dronfield41.5 mi
1h 3m
£90–110
Train, line 43 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to SheffieldLiverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the bus from Flat Street/FS3 to Wreakes Lane Top43
1h 55m
£11–33

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 £19–30 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Wreakes Lane Top via Meadowhall Interchange/A3 and Arundel Gate/Furnival Street in around 2h 50m.

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