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Outbound fromDerby to Manchester Victoria by train
It takes an average of 2h 16m to travel from Derby to Manchester Victoria by train, over a distance of around 51 miles (82 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Derby to Manchester Victoria and tickets for this journey start from £15.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:47 | |
| Departure station | Derby | |
| Arrival station | Manchester Victoria | |
| Journey time | From 2h 4m | |
| Distance | 51 miles (82 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £15.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast |
Take the train from Derby to Manchester Victoria in 2 hours 4 minutes
If you want to travel from Derby to Manchester Victoria by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Derby to Manchester Victoria by train to take around 2 hours 16 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 4 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 2 trains per day running on this route, which spans 51 miles (82 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Manchester Victoria. You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Derby to Manchester Victoria start from £15.10 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Derby to Manchester Victoria
Book in advance
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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 Victoria 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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