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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£33
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
1 h 50 m
Trains on 03 Sept
33
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 £18.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 33 trains from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), 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.
C0439519:451h50Nottingham station (NOT)21:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£181One-way0 changes- C0447418:451h51Nottingham station (NOT)20:36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£191One-way0 changes
- C218129:451h50Nottingham station (NOT)11:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£221One-way0 changes
- C2159010:451h50Nottingham station (NOT)12:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£221One-way0 changes
- C2159112:451h50Nottingham station (NOT)14:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£221One-way0 changes
- C218048:451h50Nottingham station (NOT)10:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£341One-way0 changes
- C218129:451h50Nottingham station (NOT)11:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£221One-way0 changes
- C2159010:451h50Nottingham station (NOT)12:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£221One-way0 changes
- C044447:451h50Nottingham station (NOT)9:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£341One-way0 changes
- C2159112:451h50Nottingham station (NOT)14:35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£221One-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 an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 93 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A coach is £0.67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 24m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (2h 1m by train vs 2h 4m by car). Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £19 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.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
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.
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, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C21591 | Delayed 11:59 12:45Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h50 | 13:39 13:39Manchester 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 | |
| Thursday 3 September | |||||
| C04436 | 5:02 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h34 | 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)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:21, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 93 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 93 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 4:21 |
Last train 22:20 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited from Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsEast Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Nottingham station (NOT) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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)
Most Nottingham station (NOT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham station (NOT) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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