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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Nottingham

Showing times and prices for 25 Apr

Cheapest price

£22

Average price

£48

Fastest journey

2 h 40 m

Average duration

3 h 43 m

Buses per day

Distance

93 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Nottingham will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.

Fast coaches

Of the 12 buses that leave Manchester for Nottingham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 93 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .

The slowest buses will take 4 h 26 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.

FlixBus

10:302h40

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

13:10Nottingham

£221One-way

0 changes

NX170 · NX132

04:254h10

Manchester, Coach Station

08:35Nottingham

£321One-way

1 change

NX170 · NX195

15:254h55

Manchester, Coach Station

20:20Nottingham

£361One-way

1 change

NX171 · NX132

13:554h55

Manchester, Coach Station

18:50Nottingham

£391One-way

1 change

NX170 · NX240

21:005h15

Manchester, Coach Station

02:15Nottingham

£391One-way

1 change

Live departures

Manchester to Nottingham bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday 24 April

Last updated at 00:39

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
NX421 · NX150	01:45 Manchester, Coach Station	5h15	07:00 Nottingham	1 change
NX170 · NX132	Delayed 03:25 Manchester, Coach Station	4h10	10:15 10:15Nottingham	1 change
NX170 · NX132	On time 08:55 Manchester, Coach Station	3h50	12:45 Nottingham	1 change
NX120 · NX132	09:00 Manchester, Coach Station	5h20	14:20 Nottingham	1 change
FlixBus	09:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	2h40	12:10 Nottingham	0 changesdirect
NX170 · NX183	11:40 Manchester, Coach Station	3h30	15:10 Nottingham	1 change
NX120 · NX132	11:45 Manchester, Coach Station	4h45	16:30 Nottingham	1 change
NX171 · NX132	On time 12:55 Manchester, Coach Station	4h55	17:50 Nottingham	1 change
NX170 · NX195	14:25 Manchester, Coach Station	4h55	19:20 Nottingham	1 change
NX120 · NX180	17:45 Manchester, Coach Station	5h55	23:40 Nottingham	1 change
NX170 · NX240	20:00 Manchester, Coach Station	5h15	01:15 Nottingham	1 change
NX172 · NX180	On time 22:59 Manchester, Coach Station	4h26	03:25 Nottingham	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Nottingham

United Kingdom

Buses from Manchester to Nottingham run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

93 km

Average bus duration

4h 52m

Cheapest ticket price

£7

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

2h 50m

First bus

04:25

Last bus

23:59

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus Manchester to Nottingham

Travel between Manchester and Nottingham from £6 with Omio’s coach partners National Express, FlixBus and Megabus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Manchester - Nottingham coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Manchester to Nottingham coach information:

Average Duration: 4 h 21 min
Cheapest Price: £15

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Manchester to Nottingham coach information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 2 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: £6

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

East Midlands Trains from Manchester to Nottingham coach information:

Average Duration: 1 h 43 min
Cheapest Price: £16

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Coach information from Manchester to Nottingham with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 9 min
Cheapest Price: £29

FAQs: Manchester to Nottingham coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to Nottingham with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Nottingham.

Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Nottingham can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to Nottingham is £19; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester to Nottingham coach travel time is 2 h 50 min for the 58 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Manchester to Nottingham leaves at 04: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Manchester to Nottingham leaves at 23: 59.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester to Nottingham without having to change trains with FlixBus. There is 1 direct coach from Manchester to Nottingham each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a coach from Manchester to Nottingham, you can count on National Express, FlixBus or Megabus for the best way to get you to Nottingham. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Manchester and Nottingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, which is located around 0.5 miles (833 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, located 0.5 miles (827 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Nottingham from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Nottingham by coach is March.

You have options as you can travel from Manchester to Nottingham 2 different ways: train or coach.

No, the coach from Manchester to Nottingham has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Manchester to Nottingham.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Manchester to Nottingham.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Manchester to Nottingham.

No, luggage for the coach from Manchester to Nottingham needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Manchester to Nottingham.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Manchester to Nottingham.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Manchester to Nottingham.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Manchester to Nottingham.

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Nottingham

Manchester

Nottingham

The major coach station for departures in Manchester is Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange for your trip from Manchester to Nottingham.

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