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The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£56

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£56

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

2 h

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

2 h

Trains on 18 Sept

Distance

74 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 (MIA) will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.

Fast trains

To travel from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) you need to make at least 2 changes.

C21338+G66607+G89824
6:242h12
Derby station (DBY)
8:36Manchester Airport (MIA)
£561One-way
2 changes
W70940+P24780 · G89831
7:292h31
Derby station (DBY)
10:00Manchester Airport (MIA)
£561One-way
2 changes
C21771+W84656+G89828
6:542h42
Derby station (DBY)
9:36Manchester Airport (MIA)
£561One-way
2 changes
C21769+W84667+G89839
9:312h05
Derby station (DBY)
11:36Manchester Airport (MIA)
£561One-way
2 changes
G01131+C17789+G00779+G89826
6:102h50
Derby station (DBY)
9:00Manchester Airport (MIA)
£561One-way
3 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, while a train costs an average of £32.

Distance: 74 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach	Driving
£32 Average Price	£23 Average Price Cheapest	£15 Average Price (fuel + tolls)
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door)
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Your own car or car rental
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is a coach with an average price of £23.

This is compared to other travel options from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA):

A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) costing on average £32.

The fastest way to travel from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Manchester Airport (MIA) take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Derby station (DBY) and Manchester Airport (MIA) including taking a train and coach.

Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £32 compared to roughly £15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-17.49. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times

The table below shows live departures for Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
C21338+W34204+G90076	6:24 Derby station (DBY)	2h28	8:52 Manchester Airport (MIA)	2 changes
G66982+C04439+G89826	6:45 Derby station (DBY)	2h15	9:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)	2 changes
G00703+W84656+G89828	7:17 Derby station (DBY)	2h19	9:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)	2 changes
C21337+W34147+G90079	7:21 Derby station (DBY)	2h31	9:52 Manchester Airport (MIA)	2 changes
G01055+C04444+G89831	7:45 Derby station (DBY)	2h15	10:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)	2 changes
C21336+W34273+G90081	8:24 Derby station (DBY)	2h28	10:52 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	On time 9:45 Derby station (DBY)	2h15	12:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)	2 changes
C21649+W84673+G89847	10:12 Derby station (DBY)	2h24	12:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)	2 changes
C21334+W34040+G90085	10:26 Derby station (DBY)	2h26	12:52 Manchester Airport (MIA)	2 changes
C21333+W33931+G90086	11:26 Derby station (DBY)	2h26	13:52 Manchester Airport (MIA)	2 changes
G00698+C21811+G89857	12:00 Derby station (DBY)	2h00	14:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)	2 changes
W70967+W84686+G89861	12:29 Derby station (DBY)	2h07	14:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)	2 changes
G00701+C21591+G89863	13:00 Derby station (DBY)	2h00	15:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)	2 changes
C21653+W84697+G89817	14:30 Derby station (DBY)	2h06	16:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)	2 changes
G00710+C21593+G89819	15:00 Derby station (DBY)	2h00	17:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)	2 changes
W70984+W84702+G89821	15:29 Derby station (DBY)	2h07	17:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)	2 changes
G01075+C21809+G89823	15:45 Derby station (DBY)	2h15	18:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)	2 changes
This is the last train of the day.

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Transpennine Express as well as East Midlands Railway offer trains services from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA).

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Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?

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Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA).
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 (MIA).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

United Kingdom

Trains from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 74 km distance in 1h 33m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £14

Distance

74 km

Average train duration

1h 45m

Cheapest ticket price

£24

Trains per day

Fastest train

1h 33m

First train

5:45

Last train

23:18

Cheapest Month

Jan

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Thu

Least Busy Day

Sun

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £14

Train companies: Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsTranspennine Express, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Derby station (DBY) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express

About

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Transpennine Express Duration

1h 41m

Cheapest Transpennine Express Price

£29

Transpennine Express frequency

2 a day

Luggage included

2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies apply as per ticket type

Refund

Full refund if service is cancelled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items

Seat reservation

Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service

Pets

Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger

Quiet zone

Learn more about Transpennine Express

East Midlands Railway

About

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average East Midlands Railway Duration

1h 33m

Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price

£24

East Midlands Railway frequency

3 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies apply as per ticket type

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)

Quiet zone

Learn more about East Midlands Railway

FAQs: Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £32.

The train journey from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) covers a distance of 74 km and takes approximately 1h 33m. Trains run 4 per day.

The train distance from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is 74 km.

The first train from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) leaves at 5:45.

The last train from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) departs at 23:18.

Trains from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run approximately 4 times per day.

Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA).

Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA).

To get from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

There is no night train service from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA).

The cheapest way to get from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is by coach, costing approximately £14.

Booking trains from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Derby to Manchester Airport offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the Peak District's rolling hills, picturesque countryside, and charming villages, making it a pleasant and varied experience.

A day trip from Derby to Manchester Airport is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 33m each way. Trains run 6 times per day over a distance of 74 km.

Yes, you can take the train from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Derby station (DBY) and Manchester Airport (MIA)

Most Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains use the Derby to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby station (DBY) and Manchester Airport (MIA) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Derby

Arrival train stations in Manchester

DerbyDerby station, Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU+44 3457125678 Shopping

City-centre transport

Getting to Derby from Derby city centre

Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus70A · 4m

Sky · 4m · £2 · every ~14 min

U1, Dp1 · 10m · £0.90 · every ~2 min

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.

More about Derby

Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre

Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · £4 · every ~9 min

BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · £0.90 · every ~2 min

43, 103 · 1h 2m · £2 · every ~29 min

43, 103 · 1h 6m · £2 · every ~29 min

TramNavy Line · 51m · £4 · every ~16 min

Navy Line · 54m · £4 · every ~8 min

Manchester Airport train station facilities and services

Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.