The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Derby station (DBY)
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Derby station (DBY) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Derby station (DBY) will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
Of the 1 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Derby station (DBY) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 74 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 19 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Airport to Derby station (DBY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Derby station (DBY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 74 km
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2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport to Derby station (DBY) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Derby station (DBY) trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:17 Manchester Airport | 2h09 | 10:26 Derby station (DBY) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Derby station (DBY)
Trains from Manchester Airport to Derby station (DBY) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:17, the last at 09:17. The fastest train covers the 74 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 74 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 07:17 |
Last train 09:17 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) from Manchester Airport to Derby station (DBY) trainsEast Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Derby station (DBY) from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
TransPennine Express
Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Manchester Airport to Derby station (DBY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Derby station (DBY) 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 Derby station (DBY), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport and Derby station (DBY)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
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