The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Manchester
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€33
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Manchester will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 5 trains that leave Derby for Manchester on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Derby to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 80 km
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2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Derby to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Manchester trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C51209+ C74900 | On time 8:23 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1h36 | 9:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
Y12251+ L36556 | On time 8:29 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1h36 | 10:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
Y12338+ C74902 | On time 9:26 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1h33 | 10:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
Y12254+ C43546 | On time 9:29 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1h36 | 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C75327+ Y12441 | On time 9:45 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1h50 | 11:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
Y12339+ C74904 | On time 10:26 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1h33 | 11:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
Y12259+ C43553 | On time 10:29 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1h36 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C75379+ Y12444 | On time 11:00 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1h35 | 12:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C51202+ C74906 | On time 11:26 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1h33 | 12:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
Y12264+ Y26156 | On time 11:29 AM Derby station (DBY) | 2h03 | 1:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C75331+ Y12447 | On time 11:45 AM Derby station (DBY) | 1h50 | 1:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Derby to Manchester
Trains from Derby to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 80 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 80 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 22:30 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Manchester trainsEast Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Manchester from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Derby to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Derby to Manchester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level ramped access to both platforms from level crossing. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At theÿstation entrance, adjacent to the level crossing.
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
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