How to travel from Manchester to Derby

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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 prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. 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 €13.

Distance: 49 miles (80 km)

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€38

Average price

€21

Average price

Cheapest

2h 5m

Average total duration

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1h 35m

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30m

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3h 12m

Average total duration

2h 42m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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

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from Manchester to Derby

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX120 · NX133
10:00AM4h40
Manchester, Coach Station
02:40PMDerby, Bus Station
$241One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:20PM5h15
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
07:35PMDerby, Bus Station
$161One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC72656+East Midlands TrainsY12407
08:03AM1h37
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:40AMDerby station (DBY)
$801One-way
1 transfer

Other options

East Midlands TrainsY12357 · Y12153
08:43AM1h48
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:31AMDerby station (DBY)
$431One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsY12360+CrossCountryC75084
09:43AM1h44
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:27AMDerby station (DBY)
$561One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressL36558+East Midlands TrainsC51596
09:13AM1h53
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:06AMDerby station (DBY)
$561One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX170 · NX133
09:55AM4h40
Manchester, Coach Station
02:35PMDerby, Bus Station
$301One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX120 · NX134
03:45PM4h50
Manchester, Coach Station
08:35PMDerby, Bus Station
$211One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX170 · NX134
04:25AM4h10
Manchester, Coach Station
08:35AMDerby, Bus Station
$191One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Derby

Travel to Derby 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 Manchester to Derby.

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

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Derby:

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Derby costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Derby is by train with an average journey time of 1h 36m.

Other travel options to Derby take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

The distance from Manchester to Derby is approximately 49 miles (80 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Derby is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Derby:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Derby, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Derby by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Derby:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Derby often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester, London St Pancras International (STP). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Derby and these popular destinations at a great price.

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