Nottingham to Manchester train

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Cheap train tickets from Nottingham to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 04 Nov

Cheapest

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.

Cheapest
East Midlands Railway
C60610
09:451h50
Nottingham station (NOT)
11:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£401One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
C60810
08:542h11
Nottingham station (NOT)
11:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£471One-way
2 changes
East Midlands Railway
C60684
09:162h03
Nottingham station (NOT)
11:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£471One-way
1 change
East Midlands Railway
C60687
10:172h02
Nottingham station (NOT)
12:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£471One-way
1 change
East Midlands Railway
C60689
08:172h02
Nottingham station (NOT)
10:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£721One-way
1 change

Nottingham to Manchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 4 November
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
East Midlands Railway
C60689
08:17 Nottingham station (NOT)2h02 10:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands Railway
C60442
08:44 Nottingham station (NOT)1h51 10:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
East Midlands Railway
C60810
08:54 Nottingham station (NOT)2h11 11:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2 changes
East Midlands Railway
C60684
09:16 Nottingham station (NOT)2h03 11:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
East Midlands Railway
C60610
09:45 Nottingham station (NOT)1h50 11:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
East Midlands Railway
C60687
10:17 Nottingham station (NOT)2h02 12:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change

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Train times from Nottingham to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 04 Nov

Fastest Journey

1 h 50 m

Average

1 h 59 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

93 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Nottingham for Manchester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
East Midlands Railway
C60610
09:451h50
Nottingham station (NOT)
11:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£401One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
C60442
08:441h51
Nottingham station (NOT)
10:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£721One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
C60689
08:172h02
Nottingham station (NOT)
10:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£721One-way
1 change
East Midlands Railway
C60687
10:172h02
Nottingham station (NOT)
12:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£471One-way
1 change
East Midlands Railway
C60684
09:162h03
Nottingham station (NOT)
11:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£471One-way
1 change

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Overview: Train from Nottingham to Manchester

distanceDistance58 miles
durationAverage train duration1 h 49 min
priceAverage train ticket price£25 (€29)
frequencyTrain frequency8 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 3 direct trains a day
carriersTrain providersEast Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) or east_midlands_trains

Trains from Nottingham to Manchester cover the 58 miles long journey taking on average 1 h 49 min with our travel partners like East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) or east_midlands_trains. Normally, there are 8 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as £9, but the average price of train tickets is £25. Travellers depart most frequently from Nottingham and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.

Train providers: East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry trains Nottingham to Manchester

Find the best trains between Nottingham and Manchester with Omio's travel partners East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry from £15. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

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 Nottingham to Manchester train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 45 min
  • Cheapest Price: £15

Trains from Nottingham to Manchester

Trains from Nottingham to Manchester run regularly throughout the day starting at approximately 5:00 a.m. with direct trains departing every hour until the early evening, after which time indirect trains run late into the evening. Services on this route are provided by East Midlands Trains with a journey time of between 2 and 2.5 hours. Direct trains from Nottingham arrive at Manchester Oxford Road. Some indirect trains are also available which involve two changes and arrive instead at Manchester Piccadilly.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Nottingham to Manchester?

Nottingham: Trains for Manchester depart from Nottingham's main railway station which is located to the south of the city centre, a 10-minute walk from Old Market Square or a 6-minute walk via tram.

Manchester Oxford Road: Trains from Nottingham arrive at Manchester Oxford Road, the second busiest station in the city. From there it is a ten minute walk to the very centre of Manchester or a 3-minute train journey to Manchester Piccadilly Station.

FAQs: Nottingham to Manchester train

FAQs: Travel by train from Nottingham to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nottingham to Manchester.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Nottingham to Manchester can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Nottingham to Manchester is £25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Nottingham to Manchester train time is 1 h 49 min   covering the 58 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Nottingham to Manchester leaves at 00: 06. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Nottingham to Manchester leaves at 23: 49.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Nottingham to Manchester without having to change trains with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. There are 3 direct trains from Nottingham to Manchester each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Nottingham to Manchester.
When taking a train from Nottingham to Manchester, you can count on East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) or east_midlands_trains for the best way to get you to Manchester. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Nottingham to Manchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 49.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Nottingham, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Manchester from Nottingham is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 49 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Nottingham to Manchester by train is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Manchester from Nottingham including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Manchester

Nottingham
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham for your trip from Nottingham to Manchester.
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Public transport options for Nottingham
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your journey to Manchester from Nottingham.
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
  • Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)

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