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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 606 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 606, while a train costs an average of Kč 834.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč 834 Average price | Kč 606 Average price Cheapest | Kč 548 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Nottingham:
A bus is Kč 228 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Nottingham costing on average Kč 834.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (1h 57m by train vs 2h 15m by car). Tickets start at around Kč 834 compared to roughly Kč 548 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Nottingham
How to get from Manchester to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:30 PM 2h45 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 12:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station Kč 273 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:30 PM 2h45 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 12:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station Kč 273 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C04344
7:43 AM 1h47 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 9:30 AM Nottingham station (NOT) Kč 579 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
W84648+C043426:10 AM 2h22 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 8:32 AM Nottingham station (NOT) Kč 579 1 One-way 1 transfer- C04350
9:43 AM 1h47 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 11:30 AM Nottingham station (NOT) Kč 646 1 One-way 0 transfers - C04357
11:43 AM 1h47 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 1:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT) Kč 646 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
11:20 AM 2h45 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 2:05 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station Kč 312 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:10 AM 2h45 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 10:55 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station Kč 312 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
12:20 PM 3h20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3:40 PM Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) Kč 442 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Nottingham:
A bus is Kč 228 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Nottingham costing on average Kč 834.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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