How much is the bus ticket from Nottingham to Manchester?

The cheapest coach tickets from Nottingham to Manchester start from £6. The average price for this route is around £19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Nottingham to Manchester?

The average bus journey time from Nottingham to Manchester is 7h 5m, covering a distance of 58 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Nottingham to Manchester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Nottingham to Manchester?

The earliest bus departs from Nottingham to Manchester at 03:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nottingham to Manchester?

A bus journey from Nottingham to Manchester produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Nottingham to Manchester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29870 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Nottingham to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Nottingham to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Nottingham to Manchester from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Nottingham to Manchester on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Nottingham	2h 50m	19:50	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	13:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 5m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:55	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	7h 20m	16:15	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	13:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 5m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	13:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	9h 50m	23:25	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Manchester on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Nottingham	2h 50m	19:50	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	13:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 5m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:55	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	7h 20m	16:15	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	13:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 5m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	13:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	9h 50m	23:25	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Manchester on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Nottingham	2h 50m	19:50	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	13:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 5m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:55	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	7h 20m	16:15	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	13:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 5m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	13:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 55m	21:30	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Manchester on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:55	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 45m	19:40	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	13:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	6h 50m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	08:55	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	7h 20m	16:15	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	13:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	6h 50m	20:40	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	13:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 40m	21:30	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Manchester on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:55	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 45m	19:40	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	13:30	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 10m	20:40	Coach Station	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
Bus	20:25	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 5m	03:30	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Manchester on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Nottingham	2h 50m	19:50	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	13:30	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 10m	20:40	Coach Station	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
Bus	20:25	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 5m	03:30	Coach Station	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 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

58 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £50	Average duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£13 - £66	Average duration1h 54m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£13 - £16	Average duration1h 40m	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
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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,870 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.4

Based on 11 reviews, National Express was rated 3.6 stars for this trip. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £13, with the trip lasting on average 439.

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

FlixBus

3.5/512,155 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Nottingham to Manchester

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

How much is the bus ticket from Nottingham to Manchester?
The cheapest coach tickets from Nottingham to Manchester start from £6. The average price for this route is around £19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Nottingham to Manchester?
The average bus journey time from Nottingham to Manchester is 7h 5m, covering a distance of 58 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Nottingham to Manchester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Nottingham to Manchester?
The earliest bus departs from Nottingham to Manchester at 03:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nottingham to Manchester?
A bus journey from Nottingham to Manchester produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Nottingham to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29870 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Nottingham to Manchester?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Nottingham to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Nottingham to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/01

£7

25/01

£9

Today

£6

27/01

£4

28/01

£5

29/01

£5

30/01

£13

31/01

£13

The cheapest trip from Nottingham to Manchester was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of £4

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 £4 to £13 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 £4, which is on 2026-01-27.