The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 31 trains that leave Nottingham station (NOT) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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.
C218129:451h50Nottingham station (NOT)11:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£131One-way0 changes
C2159314:451h50Nottingham station (NOT)16:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£161One-way0 changes
C2159516:451h50Nottingham station (NOT)18:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£181One-way0 changes
C0439519:451h50Nottingham station (NOT)21:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£181One-way0 changes
C2181013:451h50Nottingham station (NOT)15:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£181One-way0 changes
C2180317:451h50Nottingham station (NOT)19:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£191One-way0 changes
C2159516:451h50Nottingham station (NOT)18:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£181One-way0 changes
C2180915:451h50Nottingham station (NOT)17:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£191One-way0 changes
C218048:451h50Nottingham station (NOT)10:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£641One-way0 changes
C0439519:451h50Nottingham station (NOT)21:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 93 km
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Live departures
Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Tuesday 2 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C21591 | On time 12:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 14:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21331+ G00865 | On time 12:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h06 | 14:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C21810 | On time 13:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 15:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21330+ G00872 | On time 13:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h06 | 15:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C21593 | On time 14:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 16:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21329+ G00876 | On time 14:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h06 | 16:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C21809 | On time 15:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 17:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21328+ G00883 | On time 15:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h06 | 17:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C21595 | On time 16:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 18:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21327+ G00888 | On time 16:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h06 | 18:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C21803 | On time 17:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 19:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21326+ G00894 | On time 17:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h06 | 19:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C04474 | On time 18:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h51 | 20:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21325+ W34024 | On time 18:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h12 | 21:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C04395 | On time 19:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 21:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21324+ W34042 | On time 19:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h12 | 22:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C21596+ W84738 | On time 20:37 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h32 | 23:09 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C21615 · C21761+ W84738 | On time 20:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h16 | 23:09 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
C21323+ G00918 | On time 21:18 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h12 | 23:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00773+ C04184+ P28311 | On time 21:36 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h01 | 0:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
C04436 | 5:21 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h15 | 7:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21338+ G66607 | 5:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h06 | 7:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C04439 | 6:30 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h05 | 8:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21337+ W34175 | 6:49 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h16 | 9:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C04444 | 7:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 9:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21336+ G66716 | 7:51 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h08 | 9:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C21804 | 8:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 10:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21335+ G66721 | 8:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h06 | 10:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C21812 | 9:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 11:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21334+ G00854 | 9:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h06 | 11:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C21590 | 10:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 12:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21333+ G66730 | 10:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h06 | 12:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C21811 | 11:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 13:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21332+ G66735 | 11:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h06 | 13:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:30, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 93 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 93 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 7:30 |
Last train 21:33 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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FAQs: Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham station (NOT) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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