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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Greater Manchester is to bus which costs £6 - £17 and takes 3h 21m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Horton Road via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Nottingham and Greater Manchester is 85 miles. The road distance is 67.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £17 - £85.

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

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

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

Nottingham to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £17 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £17 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Nottingham to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

Nottingham to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Greater Manchester?

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

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3543+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 2m
£17–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
3h 21m
£6–17
Drive 67.4 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Greater Manchestercar 67.4 mi
1h 42m
£17–24

Nottingham to Greater Manchester by train and bus

94Weekly Services

2h 2mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 84.2 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £17–85 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £6–17 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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