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Outbound fromDerby to Manchester Piccadilly by train
It takes an average of 2h 29m to travel from Derby to Manchester Piccadilly by train, over a distance of around 50 miles (81 km). There are normally 111 trains per day travelling from Derby to Manchester Piccadilly and tickets for this journey start from £9.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:23 | |
| Departure station | Derby | |
| Arrival station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
| Journey time | From 1h 31m | |
| Distance | 50 miles (81 km) | |
| Frequency | 111 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £9.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Derby to Manchester Piccadilly by train
Looking to travel from Derby to Manchester Piccadilly by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 29 minutes to travel from Derby to Manchester Piccadilly by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 31 minutes though. You'll usually find 111 trains per day running along the 50 miles (81 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Manchester Piccadilly, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway to get to Manchester Piccadilly. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Derby to Manchester Piccadilly in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £9.60.
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Cheap train tickets from Derby to Manchester Piccadilly
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Derby to Manchester Piccadilly is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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