The cheapest and fastest buses from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Airport
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- L 102
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- L 115
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 4 h 50 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 5 h 17 m
- Buses on Nov 04
- 3
- Distance
- 88 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Airport will cost around L 115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only L 102.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 3 buses from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Airport, including 3 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 88 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 6 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

3:00 PM 4h55 Nottingham station (NOT) 7:55 PM Manchester Airport L 102 1 One-way 0 transfers
2:30 PM 6h05 Nottingham station (NOT) 8:35 PM Manchester Airport L 120 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:55 AM 4h50 Nottingham station (NOT) 1:45 PM Manchester Airport L 122 1 One-way 0 transfers

8:55 AM 4h50 Nottingham station (NOT) 1:45 PM Manchester Airport L 122 1 One-way 0 transfers
3:00 PM 4h55 Nottingham station (NOT) 7:55 PM Manchester Airport L 102 1 One-way 0 transfers
2:30 PM 6h05 Nottingham station (NOT) 8:35 PM Manchester Airport L 120 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Airport
Buses from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at L 63 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price L 63 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Airport trip
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Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price L 77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price L 63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price L 82 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price L 140 |
Operator East Midlands Railway | Departure Time 08:47AM | Arrival Time 12:39PM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price L 243 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price L 122 |
Operator East Midlands Railway | Departure Time 09:52AM | Arrival Time 01:39PM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price L 127 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price L 135 |
Operator East Midlands Railway | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 02:16PM | Duration 3h31 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price L 371 |
Operator East Midlands Railway | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 03:39PM | Duration 3h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price L 127 |
Operator East Midlands Railway | Departure Time 12:41PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price L 127 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price L 121 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price L 112 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price L 142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price L 115 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price L 102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price L 63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price L 140 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price L 140 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price L 111 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price L 122 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price L 105 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price L 135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price L 69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price L 63 |
Live departures
Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Airport buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h45 | 6:10 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX467 · NX170 | 3:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h25 | 8:05 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX180 · NX121 | 4:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h50 | 9:20 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX183 · NX170 | 9:55 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h55 | 3:50 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX152 · NX121 | 12:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h55 | 4:40 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX170 | 1:35 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 6h00 | 7:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX150 · NX541 | 3:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 6h05 | 9:05 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h45 | 8:25 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX183 · NX181 | 7:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h20 | 12:45 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX172 | 8:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 7h30 | 4:20 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h10 | 4:05 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 6h35 | 6:10 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Why should you book Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Airport buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
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Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester AirportYou can travel by bus between Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as L 63. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Nottingham station (NOT) and Manchester Airport
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
FAQs: Bus from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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