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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 93 km
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€28 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Manchester
How to get from Nottingham to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:05 PM2h45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station4:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:55 AM2h45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station9:40 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus2:05 PM2h45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station4:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€111One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus5:10 PM2h45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station7:55 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€91One-way0 transfers
NX183 · NX1719:55 AM4h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station1:55 PMManchester, Coach Station€271One-way1 transfer
NX132 · NX17011:20 AM3h50Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station3:10 PMManchester, Coach Station€241One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Nottingham to Manchester
Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nottingham to Manchester.

This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Manchester:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Manchester costing on average €11.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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