What's the distance between Nottingham and Manchester by coach?

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

How can I get from Nottingham to Manchester without driving?

You can reach Manchester from Nottingham by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Nottingham to Manchester from £6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Nottingham to Manchester on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:05	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 45m	19:50	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
	Bus	15:50	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	5h 45m	21:35	Manchester Airport	No tags
	Bus	13:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 5m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags
National Express + Megabus	Bus	20:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	19h 5m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags
	Bus	13:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 5m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Manchester on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:05	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 45m	19:50	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	6h 50m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags
National Express + Megabus	Bus	20:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	19h 5m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags
	Bus	13:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	6h 50m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags
National Express + Megabus	Bus	20:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	19h 5m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Manchester on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:05	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 45m	19:50	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:30	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 10m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags
National Express + Megabus	Bus	03:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	23h 45m	03:20	Shudehill	No tags
	Bus	13:30	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 10m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags
	Bus	20:25	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 5m	03:30	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Manchester on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:05	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 45m	19:50	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:30	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 10m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags
National Express + Megabus	Bus	03:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	23h 45m	03:20	Shudehill	No tags
	Bus	13:30	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 10m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags
	Bus	20:25	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 5m	03:30	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Manchester on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:05	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 45m	19:50	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 5m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags
National Express + Megabus	Bus	20:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	19h 5m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags
	Bus	13:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 5m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags
National Express + Megabus	Bus	20:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	19h 5m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Manchester on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:05	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 45m	19:50	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 5m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags
National Express + Megabus	Bus	20:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	19h 5m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags
	Bus	13:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 5m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags
National Express + Megabus	Bus	20:45	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	19h 5m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £12, 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 - £64	Average duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £68	Average duration1h 52m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£12 - £12	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Nottingham and Manchester?

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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Stops in Manchester

A
Manchester Airport
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B
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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C
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 11 reviews, National Express was rated 3.6 stars for this trip. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £14, with the trip lasting on average 370.

National Express Nottingham Manchester recent customer reviews

Was changed to a third party bus without charging points and WiFi and where the air-con wasn’t on. There was no reason given for this change and the bus we were originally on drove away apparently completely serviceable. As such the service provided was not what was sold.

David C.

5 June 2019

Very good

Silvia I.

11 September 2021

Good stuff

Mourtaza T.

19 January 2020

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Based on 4277 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at £19

Megabus Nottingham Manchester recent customer reviews

The megabus was an hour late so I missed my connection in Leeds and was stranded there

Jenna R.

7 April 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Nottingham to Manchester

What's the distance between Nottingham and Manchester by coach?
The journey from Nottingham to Manchester by coach covers an approximate distance of 58 miles (94 km).
How can I get from Nottingham to Manchester without driving?
You can reach Manchester from Nottingham by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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

£8

25/11

£6

Today

£8

27/11

£6

28/11

£8

29/11

£8

30/11

£8

01/12

£6

The cheapest trip from Nottingham to Manchester was searched and found on 25 Nov 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 Nottingham to Manchester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £6 to £10 for a bus ticket from Nottingham to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-11-27.