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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Manchester
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- S$38
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- S$63
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 1 h 50 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 1 h 50 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 33
- Distance
- 93 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Manchester will cost around S$63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only S$38.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 33 trains from Nottingham to Manchester, including 15 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 93 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 50 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.
C044365:21 AM 2h15 Nottingham station (NOT) 7:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) S$38 1 One-way 0 changes- C04439
6:30 AM 2h05 Nottingham station (NOT) 8:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) S$38 1 One-way 0 changes - C21595
4:45 PM 1h50 Nottingham station (NOT) 6:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) S$38 1 One-way 0 changes - C21803
5:45 PM 1h50 Nottingham station (NOT) 7:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) S$38 1 One-way 0 changes - C04474
6:45 PM 1h51 Nottingham station (NOT) 8:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) S$38 1 One-way 0 changes
- C21812
9:45 AM 1h50 Nottingham station (NOT) 11:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) S$62 1 One-way 0 changes - C21810
1:45 PM 1h50 Nottingham station (NOT) 3:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) S$54 1 One-way 0 changes - C21804
8:45 AM 1h50 Nottingham station (NOT) 10:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) S$54 1 One-way 0 changes - C21593
2:45 PM 1h50 Nottingham station (NOT) 4:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) S$62 1 One-way 0 changes - C21590
10:45 AM 1h50 Nottingham station (NOT) 12:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) S$62 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Manchester
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Trains from Nottingham to Manchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at S$22 but you can travel from only S$9 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:52, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 93 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 93 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price S$22 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 2:52 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
Live departures
Nottingham to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Manchester trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04436 | On time 5:21 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h15 | 7:36 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04439 | 6:30 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h05 | 8:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
 G01000+C21774+ W84656 | 6:39 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h26 | 9:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
C21337 · W70940+ P24780 | 6:49 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h43 | 9:32 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C04444 | 7:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 9:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21336 · W70945+P24793 | 7:51 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h41 | 10:32 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C21804 | On time 8:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 10:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21335 · C21769+W84667 | 8:53 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h12 | 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C21812 | 9:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 11:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21334 · W70956+P28256 | 9:53 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h39 | 12:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C21590 | 10:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 12:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21333 · W70961+P28270 | 10:53 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h39 | 1:32 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C21811 | 11:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 1:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21332 · W70967+W84686 | 11:53 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h12 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C21591 | 12:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 2:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21331 · W70972+W84692 | 12:53 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h12 | 3:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C21810 | 1:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 3:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21330 · C21653+W84697 | 1:53 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h12 | 4:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C21593 | 2:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 4:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21329 · W70984+W84702 | 2:53 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h12 | 5:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C21809 | 3:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 5:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21328 · C21763+W84708 | 3:53 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h12 | 6:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C21595 | 4:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 6:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21327 · W70996+W84714 | 4:53 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h12 | 7:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C21803 | 5:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 7:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04474 | 6:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h51 | 8:36 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21325 · C21758+W84727 | 6:53 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h12 | 9:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| C04395 | 7:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 9:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21596+W84738 | 8:37 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h28 | 11:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C21615 · C21761+W84738 | 8:53 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h12 | 11:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| G89804 · P28273 | 9:15 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h56 | 12:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Nottingham and Manchester
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FAQs: Nottingham to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Manchester by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Manchester
Most Nottingham to Manchester trains use the Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nottingham station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Manchester station do trains from Nottingham arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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