How far is Nottingham from Manchester by coach?

The journey from Manchester to Nottingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 58 miles (94 km).

Is there a way to reach Nottingham from Manchester without a car?

You can reach Nottingham from Manchester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Manchester to Nottingham from £6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Manchester to Nottingham on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35	Manchester Airport	6h 30m	18:05	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	Cheapest
Bus	13:55	Coach Station	6h 25m	20:20	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:10	Coach Station	9h 10m	20:20	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:10	Coach Station	9h 10m	20:20	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:40	Coach Station	7h 40m	20:20	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Nottingham on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30	Shudehill	2h 40m	13:10	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:35	Manchester Airport	6h 30m	18:05	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	04:25	Coach Station	15h 55m	20:20	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	04:25	Coach Station	15h 55m	20:20	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:40	Coach Station	12h 40m	20:20	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Nottingham on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30	Shudehill	2h 40m	13:10	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:35	Manchester Airport	6h 30m	18:05	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	04:25	Coach Station	15h 55m	20:20	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	04:25	Coach Station	15h 55m	20:20	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:40	Coach Station	12h 40m	20:20	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Nottingham on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30	Shudehill	2h 40m	13:10	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:35	Manchester Airport	6h 30m	18:05	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	04:25	Coach Station	5h 5m	09:30	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	04:25	Coach Station	5h 5m	09:30	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:55	Coach Station	12h 25m	20:20	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Nottingham on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30	Shudehill	2h 40m	13:10	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:35	Manchester Airport	6h 30m	18:05	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	04:25	Coach Station	5h 5m	09:30	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	04:25	Coach Station	5h 5m	09:30	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:55	Coach Station	12h 25m	20:20	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Nottingham on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30	Shudehill	2h 40m	13:10	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:35	Manchester Airport	6h 30m	18:05	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	No tags
Bus	04:25	Coach Station	15h 55m	20:20	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	04:25	Coach Station	15h 55m	20:20	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:40	Coach Station	12h 40m	20:20	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester to Nottingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Nottingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

58 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £66	Average duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £68	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £14	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Nottingham?

Stops in Manchester

A
Manchester Airport
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Nottingham

A
Coach Station
Broad March Bus Station, Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1
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B
34 Long Row W
34 Long Row W, Nottingham NG1 2DR, UK
C
33 Derby Rd
33 Derby Rd, Nottingham NG7 2QB, UK
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,734 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29734 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £18

National Express Manchester Nottingham recent customer reviews

Horrible experience

Raul I.

30 November 2019

Just efficient service

Kingsley Uchenna O.

21 March 2019

Very nice numbers one

Mohammed K.

5 September 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,447 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Manchester to Nottingham

How far is Nottingham from Manchester by coach?
The journey from Manchester to Nottingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 58 miles (94 km).
Is there a way to reach Nottingham from Manchester without a car?
You can reach Nottingham from Manchester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£13

25/11

£10

Today

£6

27/11

£6

28/11

£8

29/11

£8

30/11

£8

01/12

£6

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Nottingham was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £6

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

You can expect to pay from £6 to £29 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Nottingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-12-01.