The distance between Derby and Manchester is around 109km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Derby to Manchester by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Manchester → Derby if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly.
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Take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange.
There are several options for getting from Derby to Manchester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).
The distance between Derby and Manchester is around 109km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 80km (50 miles)
It takes around 1h 20m to get from Derby and Manchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Manchester is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Manchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Manchester. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Derby to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.
East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, Northern Rail and Avanti West Coast run train services between Derby and Manchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Derby and Manchester. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Derby and Manchester with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 2h 20m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Derby and Manchester. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly. instead which will take 1h 20m.
The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Derby and Manchester. The distance is around 109km (68 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around £31 ($37).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 20m | £31($37) | hourly | 126km (78 miles) |
Train via Stoke-on-Trent | 1h 25m | £36($43) | every 2 hours | 118km (73 miles) |
Bus | 2h 20m | £14($17) | 3 times a week | 128km (80 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £13($15) | on demand | 109km (68 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Manchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.