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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 an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Derby to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Derby to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Manchester:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Manchester costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (1h 31m by train vs 1h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Derby to Manchester
How to get from Derby to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G00710+C215933:00 PM 1h35 Derby station (DBY) 4:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- G00710+C21593
3:00 PM 1h35 Derby station (DBY) 4:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- C21328+G00883
4:26 PM 1h33 Derby station (DBY) 5:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- C21326+G00894
6:26 PM 1h33 Derby station (DBY) 7:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $37 1 One-way 1 transfer - C21327+G00888
5:26 PM 1h33 Derby station (DBY) 6:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $37 1 One-way 1 transfer - C21329+G00876
3:26 PM 1h33 Derby station (DBY) 4:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 AM 4h40 Derby, Bus Station 4:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Manchester:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Manchester costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
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