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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£27
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£38
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 33 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
1 h 33 m
Trains on 17 Sept
36
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
To travel from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) you need to make at least one change.
C21329+
G0087615:261h33Derby station (DBY)16:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£271One-way1 change- W70961+
P2827011:292h03Derby station (DBY)13:32Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£311One-way1 change 
W84738+C2176121:321h37Derby station (DBY)23:09Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£311One-way1 change- W70956+P2825610:322h00Derby station (DBY)12:32Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£311One-way1 change
- G66982+C044396:451h50Derby station (DBY)8:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£341One-way1 change
- C21329+G0087615:261h33Derby station (DBY)16:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£271One-way1 change
- C21330+G0087214:261h33Derby station (DBY)15:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£341One-way1 change
- C21331+G0086513:261h33Derby station (DBY)14:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£401One-way1 change
- W84727+C2175819:321h33Derby station (DBY)21:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£341One-way1 change
- W84667+C217699:311h34Derby station (DBY)11:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£401One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 81 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average £35.
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 22m.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (1h 28m by train vs 2h 1m by car). Tickets start at around £35 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00716+C21595 | On time 17:00 Derby station (DBY) | 1h35 | 18:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W70996+W84714 | Delayed 16:36 17:30Derby station (DBY) | 1h35 | 19:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00718+C21803 | On time 18:00 Derby station (DBY) | 1h35 | 19:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G01083+C04474 | On time 18:45 Derby station (DBY) | 1h51 | 20:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
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| G66982+C04439 | 6:45 Derby station (DBY) | 1h50 | 8:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00703+W84656 | 7:17 Derby station (DBY) | 1h48 | 9:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W70940+P24780 | 7:29 Derby station (DBY) | 2h03 | 9:32 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C04444+G01055 | 7:45 Derby station (DBY) | 1h50 | 9:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| P24793+W70945 | 8:33 Derby station (DBY) | 1h59 | 10:32 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21804+G00738 | 9:00 Derby station (DBY) | 1h35 | 10:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W84667+C21769 | 9:31 Derby station (DBY) | 1h34 | 11:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21812+G01060 | 9:45 Derby station (DBY) | 1h50 | 11:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21649+W84673 | 10:12 Derby station (DBY) | 1h53 | 12:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W70956+P28256 | 10:32 Derby station (DBY) | 2h00 | 12:32 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21590+G00739 | 11:00 Derby station (DBY) | 1h35 | 12:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W70958+W84680 | 11:10 Derby station (DBY) | 1h55 | 13:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W70961+P28270 | 11:29 Derby station (DBY) | 2h03 | 13:32 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21811+G00698 | 12:00 Derby station (DBY) | 1h35 | 13:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W84686+W70967 | 12:29 Derby station (DBY) | 1h36 | 14:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21591+G00701 | 13:00 Derby station (DBY) | 1h35 | 14:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21331+G00865 | 13:26 Derby station (DBY) | 1h33 | 14:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W70972+W84692 | 13:30 Derby station (DBY) | 1h35 | 15:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00706+C21810 | 14:00 Derby station (DBY) | 1h35 | 15:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21330+G00872 | 14:26 Derby station (DBY) | 1h33 | 15:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21653+W84697 | 14:30 Derby station (DBY) | 1h35 | 16:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00710+C21593 | 15:00 Derby station (DBY) | 1h35 | 16:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21329+G00876 | 15:26 Derby station (DBY) | 1h33 | 16:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W70984+W84702 | 15:29 Derby station (DBY) | 1h36 | 17:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G01075+C21809 | 15:45 Derby station (DBY) | 1h50 | 17:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21763+W84708 | 16:29 Derby station (DBY) | 1h36 | 18:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Trains from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:29, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 4:29 |
Last train 23:32 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsTranspennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Derby station (DBY) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £9. 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 Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Derby station (DBY) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Derby station (DBY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Derby to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby station (DBY) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Most popular train connections from Derby station (DBY)
Most popular trains to and from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Derby station (DBY)
Most popular train connections to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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