How much is the train ticket from Nottingham to Manchester?

The cheapest train tickets from Nottingham to Manchester start at $26. The average price for this train route is around $65. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Nottingham to Manchester?

The average train trip from Nottingham to Manchester takes 1h 52m and covers 94 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 46m and is operated by East Midlands Railway .

Which train operators serve the Nottingham to Manchester route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway , Northern .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Nottingham to Manchester?

The earliest train from Nottingham to Manchester departs at 7:23am. The latest train departs at 10:43pm.

What is the best train operator from Nottingham to Manchester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Nottingham to Manchester?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Nottingham to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Nottingham to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Nottingham to Manchester from $25

Next train departures

Next departures for Nottingham to Manchester on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:45pm	Nottingham	1h 50m	7:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	3:45pm	Nottingham	1h 50m	5:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:23am	Netherfield	2h 12m	9:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	4:20pm	Carlton	2h 15m	6:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	6:27pm	Carlton	2h 9m	8:36pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Manchester on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:45pm	Nottingham	1h 50m	6:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	7:46am	Nottingham	1h 49m	9:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	8:29am	Netherfield	2h 6m	10:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	10:19am	Carlton	2h 16m	12:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	6:19pm	Carlton	2h 17m	8:36pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Manchester on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:42am	Nottingham	1h 54m	11:36am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	10:44am	Nottingham	1h 52m	12:36pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	9:58am	Carlton	2h 38m	12:36pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	12:22pm	Carlton	2h 15m	2:37pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	1:15pm	Netherfield	2h 21m	3:36pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Manchester on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:45pm	Nottingham	1h 50m	5:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	CheapestFastest
Train	7:23am	Netherfield	2h 12m	9:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	4:20pm	Carlton	2h 15m	6:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	6:27pm	Carlton	2h 9m	8:36pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:43am	Nottingham	1h 52m	9:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Manchester on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:45pm	Nottingham	1h 50m	5:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	CheapestFastest
Train	7:23am	Netherfield	2h 12m	9:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	4:20pm	Carlton	2h 15m	6:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	6:27pm	Carlton	2h 9m	8:36pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:43am	Nottingham	1h 52m	9:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Manchester on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:45pm	Nottingham	1h 50m	5:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	CheapestFastest
Train	7:23am	Netherfield	2h 12m	9:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	4:20pm	Carlton	2h 15m	6:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	6:27pm	Carlton	2h 9m	8:36pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:43am	Nottingham	1h 52m	9:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Manchester on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:43am	Nottingham	1h 52m	9:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	3:45pm	Nottingham	1h 50m	5:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:23am	Netherfield	2h 12m	9:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	4:20pm	Carlton	2h 15m	6:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	6:27pm	Carlton	2h 9m	8:36pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Manchester on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:45pm	Nottingham	1h 50m	7:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	3:45pm	Nottingham	1h 50m	5:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:23am	Netherfield	2h 12m	9:35am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	4:20pm	Carlton	2h 15m	6:35pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	6:27pm	Carlton	2h 9m	8:36pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Nottingham to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

93 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $118	Average Duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$26 - $125	Average Duration1h 52m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$23 - $23	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Nottingham and Manchester?

Nottingham

A
Coach Station
Broad March Bus Station, Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1
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Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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Train companies

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.2

GB train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Nottingham to Manchester by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Nottingham to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Nottingham to Manchester start at $26. The average price for this train route is around $65. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Nottingham to Manchester?
The average train trip from Nottingham to Manchester takes 1h 52m and covers 94 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 46m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Nottingham to Manchester route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Nottingham to Manchester?
The earliest train from Nottingham to Manchester departs at 7:23am. The latest train departs at 10:43pm.
What is the best train operator from Nottingham to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Nottingham to Manchester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Nottingham to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Nottingham to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-26

$64

11-27

$25

Today

$27

11-29

$51

11-30

$27

12-01

$36

12-02

$32

12-03

$25

The cheapest trip from Nottingham to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $25

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Nottingham to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $25 to $119 for a train ticket from Nottingham to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-12-03.