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Marple Lock Flight
Sixteen restored canal locks rising through Marple. This impressive flight is central to the town’s industrial story and a rewarding walk.
Take a train from Nottingham to Marple and enjoy the approximately 78 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 21:06.
Distance 78 km |
First train 5:21 |
Last train 21:06 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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A rich meat and potato stew from Greater Manchester, long linked with local mills and workers’ lunches. Best with pickled red cabbage or crusty bread.
A hearty local breakfast of black pudding, bacon, sausage, eggs and toast. Black pudding is a long-standing North West staple.
A baked savoury pie filled with meat and gravy, central to pub and chippy culture across Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
Smart local Indian restaurant known for curries, grills and attentive service in a relaxed setting near the centre of Marple.
Established café and restaurant popular for breakfast, lunch, cakes and coffee in a friendly, casual setting.
Traditional pub on the canal serving British favourites, cask ales and Sunday roasts with a warm village atmosphere.
Moderate for Greater Manchester. Dining and local transport are reasonable, but accommodation nearby can cost more than in smaller UK towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Café tips are small change only.
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Rose Hill Marple -> Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Marple 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 Marple, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nottingham to Marple trains use the Nottingham to Rose Hill Marple station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Marple train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Nottingham.
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Rose Hill Marple has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Rose Hill Marple.
Ticket office support is available at Rose Hill Marple.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rose Hill Marple: Parking.
Available at Rose Hill Marple: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rose Hill Marple: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Services Towards Manchester : Level access from the car park onto the platform, or along a ramp (50 paces, 1:10 slope) from Stockport Road onto the platform. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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