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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Nottingham is to bus which costs £4 - £26 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Nottingham is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Nottingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Greyfriar Gate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Nottingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Nottingham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Manchester to Nottingham?

The distance between Manchester and Nottingham is 83 miles. The road distance is 69.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £16 - £65.

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

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham takes 1h 47m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Nottingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Nottingham train from?

Manchester to Nottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Manchester to Nottingham is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £16 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £26 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Manchester to Nottingham bus arrive?

Manchester to Nottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Greyfriar Gate station.

Where does the Manchester to Nottingham train arrive?

Manchester to Nottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Nottingham is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Manchester to Nottingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Nottingham?

Book your Manchester to Nottingham train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Nottingham?

Book your Manchester to Nottingham bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nottingham?

There are 1608+ hotels available in Nottingham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to NottinghamLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
1h 47m
£16–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Greyfriar GateUk079
2h 50m
£4–26
Drive 68.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Nottingham68.8 mi
1h 43m
£17–25

Manchester to Nottingham by train

114Weekly Trains

1h 47mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 82.4 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £16–65 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Greyfriar Gate hourly. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 2h 50m. National Express also services this route twice a week.

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