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Derby to Manchester Central Station trains

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The average train between Derby and Manchester Central Station takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Derby to Manchester Central Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 52m
Duration
79 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 56m
£28–52

Derby to Manchester Central Station train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Manchester Central Station. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Manchester Central Station at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 54m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 38m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 45m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express2h 14m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 54m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 54m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways1h 54m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine Express1h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby to Manchester Central Station? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 79.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Manchester Central Station, England?

You can take a train from Derby to Manchester Central Station via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 1h 56m.

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