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The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Nottingham

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

€14

Average price

€21

Fastest journey

2 h 40 m

Average duration

3 h 43 m

Buses per day

Distance

93 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Nottingham will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.

Fast buses

Of the 3 buses that leave Manchester for Nottingham on Sat, Jul 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 93 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .

On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 5 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixBus

10:30AM2h40

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

01:10PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station

€141One-way

0 transfers

NX170 · NX240

04:25AM5h05

Manchester, Coach Station

09:30AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station

€211One-way

1 transfer

NX170 · NX133

07:10AM3h25

Manchester, Coach Station

10:35AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station

€291One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Manchester to Nottingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 93 km

Compare bus with

Bus	Most popular Train
€21 Average price Cheapest	€36 Average price
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Manchester to Nottingham bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday, July 11

Last updated at 5:07 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
NX170 · NX133	Delayed 2:20 PM 5:55 AMManchester, Coach Station	3h40	9:35 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station	1 transfer
NX120 · NX150	Delayed 1:30 PM 7:30 AMManchester, Coach Station	5h25	12:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station	1 transfer
FlixBus	9:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	2h40	12:10 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station	0 transfersDirect
NX121 · NX152	On time 10:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station	4h55	3:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station	1 transfer
NX170 · NX132	Delayed 2:20 PM 11:40 AMManchester, Coach Station	5h05	4:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station	1 transfer
NX590 · NX133	On time 1:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station	4h35	5:35 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station	1 transfer
NX170 · NX183	On time 2:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station	3h55	6:20 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station	1 transfer
NX120 · NX180	On time 6:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station	4h55	11:40 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station	1 transfer
NX170 · NX240	On time 8:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station	5h15	1:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station	1 transfer
Saturday, July 12
NX170 · NX240	3:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station	5h05	8:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station	1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Nottingham

United Kingdom

Buses from Manchester to Nottingham run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

93 km

Average bus duration

3h 2m

Cheapest ticket price

€7

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

2h 40m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:40

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus Manchester to Nottingham

Travel from Manchester to Nottingham from €7 with Omio’s coach partners National Express, FlixBus and Megabus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Manchester to Nottingham, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Manchester to Nottingham coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 4 h 21 min
Cheapest Price: €17

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Coach information from Manchester to Nottingham with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 2 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: €7

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Manchester to Nottingham coach information with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 43 min
Cheapest Price: €18

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Coach information from Manchester to Nottingham with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 9 min
Cheapest Price: €32

FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Nottingham

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to Nottingham with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Nottingham.

Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Nottingham can start from as little as €7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to Nottingham is €21; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester to Nottingham coach time is 2 h 50 min covering the 93 km long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Manchester to Nottingham leaves at 04: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Manchester to Nottingham leaves at 23: 59.

Yes, there is 1 direct coach a day from Manchester to Nottingham with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the best Manchester to Nottingham coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services between Manchester and Nottingham to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, which is located around 0.5 miles (833 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, located 0.5 miles (827 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Nottingham from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Nottingham by coach is March.

You have options as you can travel between Manchester and Nottingham 2 different ways: train or coach.

No, the coach from Manchester to Nottingham has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Manchester to Nottingham.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Manchester to Nottingham.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Manchester to Nottingham, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Manchester to Nottingham.

No, luggage for the coach from Manchester to Nottingham needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Manchester to Nottingham.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Manchester to Nottingham.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Manchester to Nottingham.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Manchester to Nottingham.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Manchester to Nottingham

Manchester

Nottingham

The major bus station for departures in Manchester is Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange for your trip from Manchester to Nottingham.

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange Wifi