4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby 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 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.
To travel from Derby to Manchester Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.
G01060+
C21812+
G898439:452h15Derby station (DBY)12:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£561One-way2 changes- C21334+G00854+G8984710:262h10Derby station (DBY)12:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£561One-way2 changes
- G00738+C21804+G898369:002h00Derby station (DBY)11:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£561One-way2 changes
- C21336+G66716+G898338:242h12Derby station (DBY)10:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£561One-way2 changes
- C21769+
W84667+G898399:312h05Derby station (DBY)11:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£561One-way2 changes
- G00738+C21804+G898369:002h00Derby station (DBY)11:00Manchester Airport (MIA)£561One-way2 changes
- C21769+W84667+G898399:312h05Derby station (DBY)11:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£561One-way2 changes
- C21334+G00854+G8984710:262h10Derby station (DBY)12:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£561One-way2 changes
- C21336+G66716+G898338:242h12Derby station (DBY)10:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£561One-way2 changes
- C21338+G66607+G898246:242h12Derby station (DBY)8:36Manchester Airport (MIA)£561One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Derby to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 72 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£28 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Manchester Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 26 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C21338+G66607+G89824 | 6:24 Derby station (DBY) | 2h12 | 8:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
| G66982+C04439+G89826 | 6:45 Derby station (DBY) | 2h15 | 9:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
C21337+G89828+ W34175 | 7:21 Derby station (DBY) | 2h15 | 9:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
| G01055+C04444+G89831 | 7:45 Derby station (DBY) | 2h15 | 10:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
| C21336+G66716+G89833 | 8:24 Derby station (DBY) | 2h12 | 10:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
| G00738+C21804+G89836 | 9:00 Derby station (DBY) | 2h00 | 11:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
| C21769+W84667+G89839 | 9:31 Derby station (DBY) | 2h05 | 11:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
| G01060+C21812+G89843 | 9:45 Derby station (DBY) | 2h15 | 12:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
| C21334+G00854+G89847 | 10:26 Derby station (DBY) | 2h10 | 12:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Manchester Airport
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Trains from Derby to Manchester Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 19:00. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 5:45 |
Last train 19:00 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains from Derby to Manchester Airport trainsEast Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Derby and Manchester Airport from £12. 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 to Manchester Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Manchester Airport
Most Derby to Manchester Airport trains use the Derby to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and Manchester Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Derby from Derby city centre
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby train station facilities and services
Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Derby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: 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.
Getting to Peartree from Derby city centre
Peartree is 2 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Peartree train station facilities and services
Peartree has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Peartree.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Peartree: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Peartree: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Peartree: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Spondon from Derby city centre
Spondon is 4 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Spondon train station facilities and services
Spondon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Spondon.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Spondon: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Spondon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Spondon: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level ramped access to both platforms from level crossing. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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