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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dronfield station (DRO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dronfield station (DRO) 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 Dronfield station (DRO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 5 trains that leave Dronfield station (DRO) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 40 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.
Y124317:141h21Dronfield station (DRO)8:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£131One-way0 changes- Y124368:281h07Dronfield station (DRO)9:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£141One-way0 changes
- Y12246+
C435347:251h40Dronfield station (DRO)9:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£311One-way1 change 
Y25890+L365506:311h34Dronfield station (DRO)8:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£311One-way1 change- G91047+Y124389:031h32Dronfield station (DRO)10:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£311One-way1 change
- Y124368:281h07Dronfield station (DRO)9:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£141One-way0 changes
- Y124317:141h21Dronfield station (DRO)8:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£131One-way0 changes
- G91047+Y124389:031h32Dronfield station (DRO)10:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£311One-way1 change
- Y25890+L365506:311h34Dronfield station (DRO)8:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£311One-way1 change
- Y12246+C435347:251h40Dronfield station (DRO)9:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£311One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dronfield station (DRO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dronfield station (DRO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 54 km
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£17 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dronfield station (DRO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Dronfield station (DRO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 1 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| Y25890+L36550 | 5:31 Dronfield station (DRO) | 1h34 | 7:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| Y12431 | 6:14 Dronfield station (DRO) | 1h21 | 7:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y12246+C43534 | On time 6:25 Dronfield station (DRO) | 1h40 | 8:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| Y12436 | On time 7:28 Dronfield station (DRO) | 1h07 | 8:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G91047+Y12438 | On time 8:03 Dronfield station (DRO) | 1h32 | 9:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dronfield station (DRO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Trains from Dronfield station (DRO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:14, the last at 20:01. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 7:14 |
Last train 20:01 |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited from Dronfield station (DRO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Dronfield station (DRO) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dronfield station (DRO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dronfield station (DRO) 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 Dronfield station (DRO) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Station is unstaffed. However no problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via road and down ramp.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at service bus stops on both sides of the main road at the front of the station (Chesterfield Road B6057). Turning circle is for local buses only.
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LockersParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WCHotel
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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