The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Of the 2 trains that leave Derby station (DBY) for Manchester Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 74 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 74 km
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2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 25 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:45 Derby station (DBY) | 2h15 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:00 Derby station (DBY) | 2h00 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport by train or coach
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Why should you book Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Trains?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Trains, but also compare tickets for the likes of TransPennine Express or east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare East Midlands Trains with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of TransPennine Express or east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport
Trains from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:23, the last at 10:51. The fastest train covers the 74 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 74 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 08:23 |
Last train 10:51 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport trainsEast Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Derby station (DBY) and Manchester Airport from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Derby station (DBY) and Manchester Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
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