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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Trains per day
5
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 £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 5 trains that leave Derby for Manchester Airport every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 25 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.
7:572h20Derby10:17Manchester Airport£271One-way0 changes- 14:472h34Derby17:21Manchester Airport£311One-way0 changes
10:453h25Derby14:10Manchester Airport£541One-way0 changes
10:312h27Derby12:58Manchester Airport£551One-way0 changes- 11:452h31Derby14:16Manchester Airport£561One-way0 changes
- 7:572h20Derby10:17Manchester Airport£271One-way0 changes
- 10:312h27Derby12:58Manchester Airport£551One-way0 changes
- 11:452h31Derby14:16Manchester Airport£561One-way0 changes
- 14:472h34Derby17:21Manchester Airport£311One-way0 changes
- 10:453h25Derby14:10Manchester Airport£541One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 72 km
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£43 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m 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, Sunday 12 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 7:57 Derby | 2h20 | 10:17 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:31 Derby | 2h27 | 12:58 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:45 Derby | 3h25 | 14:10 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:45 Derby | 2h31 | 14:16 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Derby to Manchester Airport by coach or train
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Why should you book Derby to Manchester Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express, CrossCountry or east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Derby to Manchester Airport.
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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, CrossCountry or east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Derby to Manchester Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Derby to Manchester Airport.
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 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:54. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 5:45 |
Last train 21:54 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
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 £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 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 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.
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.
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