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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham 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 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 to Manchester?

The distance between Nottingham and Manchester is 83 miles. The road distance is 69.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £18 - £65.

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

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

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Manchester bus from?

Nottingham to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Greyfriar Gate station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Nottingham to Manchester?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £18 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £26 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Nottingham to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nottingham to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nottingham to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Manchester is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Nottingham to Manchester.

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

Book your Nottingham to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3482+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Nottingham 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 PiccadillyNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 50m
£18–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill InterchangeUk079
2h 50m
£4–26
Drive 68.7 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Manchester68.7 mi
1h 44m
£17–25

Nottingham to Manchester by train

102Weekly Trains

1h 50mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 82.4 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £18–65 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 2h 50m. National Express also services this route twice a week.

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