The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
13
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 $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
It's difficult to get from Derby to Manchester Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
C75377+
Y12438+
Y25311
Y12268+
L36570+
Y25258
Y12278+
L36580+
L07292
C75330+
Y12446+
Y25260
C75326+
Y12440+
L11058
C75377+
Y12438+
Y25311
C75387+
Y12443+
L10924
C75359+
Y12450+
L11048
C75357+
Y12448+
Y25312
Y12257+
C43554+
Y25252Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$73 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m 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, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y12336+ C74899+ L10921 | On time 8:24 AM Derby station (DBY) | 2h12 | 10:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
C75377+ Y12438+ Y25311 | 9:00 AM Derby station (DBY) | 2h00 | 11:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
C52102+ C43547+ L10136 | On time 9:31 AM Derby station (DBY) | 2h05 | 11:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
C75326+ Y12440+ L11058 | 9:45 AM Derby station (DBY) | 2h15 | 12:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
Y12257+ C43554+ Y25252 | 10:32 AM Derby station (DBY) | 2h04 | 12:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
C75387+ Y12443+ L10924 | On time 11:00 AM Derby station (DBY) | 2h00 | 1:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
C51272+ C74905+ Y25309 | 11:26 AM Derby station (DBY) | 2h10 | 1:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
C75330+ Y12446+ Y25260 | On time 11:45 AM Derby station (DBY) | 2h15 | 2:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
Y12268+ L36570+ Y25258 | 12:29 PM Derby station (DBY) | 2h07 | 2:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
C75357+ Y12448+ Y25312 | On time 1:00 PM Derby station (DBY) | 2h00 | 3:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
Y12273+ L36575+ L11068 | 1:30 PM Derby station (DBY) | 2h06 | 3:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
C75359+ Y12450+ L11048 | On time 2:00 PM Derby station (DBY) | 2h00 | 4:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
Y12278+ L36580+ L07292 | 2:30 PM Derby station (DBY) | 2h06 | 4:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
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Why should you book Derby to Manchester Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Trains?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Trains, but also compare tickets for the likes of TransPennine Express or east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Derby to Manchester Airport.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare East Midlands Trains with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Derby to Manchester Airport.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of TransPennine Express or east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Derby to Manchester Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Derby to Manchester Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Manchester Airport
Trains from Derby to Manchester Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 06:24 |
Last train 21:47 |
Cheapest month Aug |
Cheapest day Sun |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Busiest day Wed |
Least busy day Mon |
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 $19 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
TransPennine Express
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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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