How to travel from Derby to Manchester

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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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Bus

€36

Average price

€20

Average price

Cheapest

2h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 37m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 12m

Average total duration

2h 42m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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East Midlands Trains

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Derby to Manchester

How to get from Derby to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Derby to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX134 · NX121
08:50AM4h25
Derby, Bus Station
01:15PMManchester, Coach Station
$311One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX134 · NX171
08:40PM4h10
Derby, Bus Station
12:50AMManchester, Coach Station
$261One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

East Midlands TrainsY12338+CrossCountryC74902
09:26AM1h33
Derby station (DBY)
10:59AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$551One-way
1 transfer

Other options

East Midlands TrainsY12254+TransPennine ExpressC43546
09:29AM1h36
Derby station (DBY)
11:05AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$551One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsY12251+TransPennine ExpressL36556
08:29AM1h36
Derby station (DBY)
10:05AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$551One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsC51209+CrossCountryC74900
08:23AM1h36
Derby station (DBY)
09:59AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$551One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:55AM5h25
Derby, Bus Station
05:20PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$281One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX133 · NX120
02:40PM4h40
Derby, Bus Station
07:20PMManchester, Coach Station
$321One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX133 · NX171
02:45PM4h40
Derby, Bus Station
07:25PMManchester, Coach Station
$361One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Derby to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Derby to Manchester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Derby and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 32m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

The distance from Derby to Manchester is approximately 49 miles (80 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Manchester is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Derby to Manchester:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Derby to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Derby to Manchester:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Derby to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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