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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. 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 $26, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m 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 Manchester to Derby
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Derby, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Derby:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Derby costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (1h 27m by train vs 1h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $42 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 Manchester to Derby
How to get from Manchester to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Derby is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W84705+C216564:13 PM 1h55 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 6:08 PM Derby station (DBY) $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- W84705+C21656
4:13 PM 1h55 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 6:08 PM Derby station (DBY) $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- W84705+
G011884:13 PM 1h38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 5:51 PM Derby station (DBY) $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- W84719+W70832
6:13 PM 1h52 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 8:05 PM Derby station (DBY) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer - W84712+G66824
5:13 PM 1h39 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 6:52 PM Derby station (DBY) $37 1 One-way 1 transfer - C21806+G01166
5:43 PM 1h44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 7:27 PM Derby station (DBY) $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Derby:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Derby costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Derby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to Derby by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Derby by bus.
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