The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Manchester Airport 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 Airport will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
Of the 3 trains that leave Derby for Manchester Airport on Fri, Nov 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 2 h 19 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 Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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€59 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Manchester Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 AM Derby | 2h00 | 10:00 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Derby | 2h15 | 11:00 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:13 AM Derby | 2h19 | 11:32 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Derby to Manchester Airport by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Manchester Airport
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 07:05 |
Last train 20:47 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Derby to Manchester Airport start from as low as $23 (€18) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $73 (€59) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains from Derby to Manchester Airport trainsEast Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Derby and Manchester Airport from $16 (€13). 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 Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Manchester Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Derby to Manchester Airport
- 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.
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