The average train between Manchester and Milford takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Milford. 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 and Milford. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Milford at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Milford. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Milford station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Manchester to Milford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Milford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Manchester to Milford train tickets online with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Manchester and Milford is 73.2 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Duffield via Sheffield and Derby in around 2h 15m.