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Explore cheap prices from Manchester to Derby

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Manchester to Derby, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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€5.91
Fri19Sep
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€8.83
Sat20Sep
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€13.65
Sun21Sep
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€13.65
Mon22Sep
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€13.65
Tue23Sep
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Manchester to Derby Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Manchester to Derby, starting from €5.91 and averaging €43.05. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 36m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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20:43
1h 36m, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
22:19
Derby
East Midlands Railway
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20:46
1h 48m, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
22:34
Derby
NorthernEast Midlands Railway
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21:13
1h 55m, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
23:08
Derby
TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railway
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21:15
2h 39m, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
23:54
Derby
Avanti West CoastCrossCountry
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21:25
2h 29m, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
23:54
Derby
CrossCountryWest Midlands Trains
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21:41
2h 34m, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
00:15
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Paris
East Midlands Railway
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Manchester to Derby Train Route Details

First train
First train
00:03
Last train
Last train
22:13
Departure station
Departure station
Manchester
Arrival station
Arrival station
Derby
Journey time
Journey time
1h 36m
Distance
Distance
81 km
Price
Price
€5.91*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Derby

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Manchester to Derby during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester to Derby, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Derby ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Manchester to Derby more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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