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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 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: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€36 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest |
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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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX134 · NX121Cheapest
NX134 · NX171Fastest
Y12338+
C74902Other options
Y12254+
C43546
Y12251+
L36556
C51209+
C74900
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX133 · NX120
NX133 · NX171Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Derby to Manchester
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Manchester:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Manchester costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 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 Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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