The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Dronfield takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dronfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Dronfield. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Dronfield at 5:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dronfield. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Dronfield station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dronfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dronfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dronfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Dronfield is 53.6 km. The road distance is 95 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 49 min. Two other operators also service this route.