What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Nottingham?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Nottingham is to bus which costs £6 - £26 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Nottingham?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Nottingham is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Nottingham?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Nottingham is 86 miles. The road distance is 67.9 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Nottingham without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £13 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Nottingham?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Greater Manchester to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Nottingham bus from?

Greater Manchester to Nottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Nottingham is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £13 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £26 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Nottingham bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Nottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Nottingham is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Greater Manchester to Nottingham.

Where can I stay near Nottingham?

There are 286+ hotels available in Nottingham.

Greater Manchester to Nottingham - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Nottingham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2h 52m
£13–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk079
4h 15m
£6–26
Drive 67.6 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Nottinghamcar 67.6 mi
1h 42m
£17–24

Greater Manchester to Nottingham by bus and train

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Distance: 85.1 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Nottingham, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £13–60 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £6–26 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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