What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Greater Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Greater Manchester is to bus and line 199 bus which costs £7 - £10 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Greater Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Horton Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Derby to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Derby and Greater Manchester is 81 miles. The road distance is 58.1 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Greater Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £35 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Greater Manchester?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Derby to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Greater Manchester bus from?

Derby to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Greater Manchester train from?

Derby to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Derby to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £55 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Derby to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

Derby to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Derby to Greater Manchester train arrive?

Derby to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Derby to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Greater Manchester is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Derby to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3613+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

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There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Greater Manchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 56m
£36–65
Bus, line 199 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus Tp
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus Tp
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Stockport Interchangebus 199
5h 1m
£7–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk014 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
4h 14m
£18–53
Drive 57.7 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Greater Manchestercar 57.7 mi
1h 29m
£15–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Stationbus 9.1 / ...
2. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 45m
£37–59

Derby to Greater Manchester by train and bus

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1h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 80.1 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Derby to St Mary's via Sheffield, Manchester Oxford Road, and Oxford Road Station in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Horton Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 4h 14m.

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