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Compare train for Manchester to Dronfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Dronfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 54 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (1h 10m by train vs 1h 40m by car). Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £12 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.
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How to get to Dronfield from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Dronfield is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:301h30Manchester12:00Dronfield£51One-way0 changes
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- 10:301h30Manchester12:00Dronfield£51One-way0 changes
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- 10:301h30Manchester12:00Dronfield£51One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Manchester to Dronfield
Travel to Dronfield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Dronfield.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Dronfield as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Dronfield station (DRO).
- Coaches mostly depart from Manchester, Airport and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Dronfield by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with east_midlands_trains.
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