Derby to Manchester Central Station Trains

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: £50
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 56m

£34–63

Derby to Manchester Central Station train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Manchester Central Station. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Manchester Central Station at 11:12 PM. 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 Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:00 PM → 6:39 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
5:30 PM → 7:08 PM
1h 38m • 1 change
6:00 PM → 7:39 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
6:18 PM → 8:08 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

12:10 AM → 6:09 AM
5h 58m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:39 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 9:09 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:39 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

12:10 AM → 6:09 AM
5h 58m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:39 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 9:09 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:39 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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