There are 3 ways to get from Trafford to Nottingham by tram, 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.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Parkway to Piccadillytram Replacement Bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
3h 2m£37–58Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk079
4h 18m£11–17Drive 73.1 mi
- Drive from Trafford to Nottinghamcar 73.1 mi
1h 44m£19–27
Trafford to Nottingham by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trafford to Nottingham is to bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Trafford to Nottingham is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Trafford to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Eccles Interchange and arriving at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Trafford to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Parkway and arriving at Nottingham via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Trafford and Nottingham is 87 miles. The road distance is 73.5 miles.
The best way to get from Trafford to Nottingham without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Trafford to Nottingham, including transfers.
Trafford to Nottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Trafford to Nottingham train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Parkway station.
Trafford to Nottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.
What companies run services between Trafford, England and Nottingham, England?
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Parkway to Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Trafford to Nottingham train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trafford to Nottingham is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Trafford to Nottingham.
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