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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Nottingham | Manchester Piccadilly | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Nottingham | Manchester Piccadilly | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Netherfield | Manchester Piccadilly | No tags | ||||
| Train | Carlton | Manchester Piccadilly | No tags | ||||
| Train | Carlton | Manchester Piccadilly | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Nottingham to Manchester by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Nottingham to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Nottingham to Manchester start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £29. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Nottingham to Manchester?
The average train journey time from Nottingham to Manchester is 1h 52m, covering a distance of 58 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 46m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Nottingham to Manchester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Nottingham to Manchester?
The earliest train from Nottingham to Manchester departs at 07:23. And the latest train departs at 22:43.
Which is the best train operator from Nottingham to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Nottingham to Manchester?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Nottingham to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Nottingham to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Nottingham to Manchester was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £14To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Nottingham to Manchester as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £14 to £65 for a train ticket from Nottingham to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-12-16.
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