What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to East Midlands is to bus via Broad Marsh Bus Station which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to East Midlands is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £21 - £35.

How far is it from Manchester to East Midlands?

The distance between Manchester and East Midlands is 124 miles. The road distance is 88.9 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to East Midlands without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Manchester to East Midlands, including transfers.

Train or bus from Manchester to East Midlands?

The best way to get from Manchester to East Midlands is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Broad Marsh Bus Station, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 33m.

Can I drive from Manchester to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to East Midlands is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Manchester to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 964+ hotels available in East Midlands.

Manchester to East Midlands - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to East Midlands by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton Mowbraytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2h 39m
£51–107
Bus via Broad Marsh Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk079
4h 33m
£19–35
Drive 88.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to East Midlandscar 88.4 mi
2h 15m
£22–32
Train, line 19 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Nottingham station to Brampton Roadbus 19
3h 39m
£32–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coop Live to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Mc4
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to King Streetbus 5A / ...
5h 24m
£35–45

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to East Midlands.

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Distance: 123.7 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and East Midlands, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to East Midlands via Nuneaton and Melton Mowbray in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £5–16 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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