What is the cheapest way to get from Nottingham (Station) to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham (Station) to Manchester is to bus which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nottingham (Station) to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Nottingham (Station) to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham (Station) and Manchester?

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

Is there a direct train between Nottingham (Station) and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nottingham and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Nottingham (Station) to Manchester?

The distance between Nottingham (Station) and Manchester is 83 miles. The road distance is 70.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham (Station) to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £17 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Nottingham (Station) to Manchester?

The train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Nottingham (Station) to Manchester bus from?

Nottingham (Station) to Manchester bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Greyfriar Gate station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham (Station) to Manchester train from?

Nottingham (Station) to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham (Station) to Manchester?

The best way to get from Nottingham (Station) to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £17 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Nottingham (Station) to Manchester bus arrive?

Nottingham (Station) to Manchester bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Nottingham (Station) to Manchester train arrive?

Nottingham (Station) to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Nottingham (Station) to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham (Station) to Manchester is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Nottingham (Station) to Manchester.

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

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

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

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Nottingham (Station) to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Nottingham (Station) to Manchester 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 Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 50m
£17–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2h 53m
£4–8
Drive 70 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham (Station) to Manchestercar 70 mi
1h 49m
£18–25
Bus via Coop Live
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Coop Livebus Mc4
3h
£18–26

Nottingham (Station) to Manchester by train

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 82.4 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Nottingham (Station), England and Manchester, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £17–65 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill Interchange hourly, and the journey takes 2h 50m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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