Trains tickets from Manchester to Nottingham

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TodayMay 8
from $47
TomorrowMay 9
from $37
SatMay 10
SunMay 11
from $22
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Nottingham
    Destination location: Nottingham
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Nottingham
    Destination location: Nottingham
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Nottingham
    Destination location: Carlton
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Nottingham
    Destination location: Carlton
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Nottingham
    Destination location: Carlton
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Nottingham.

Average Price$7 - $48Average Duration5h 20m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$19 - $90Average Duration2h 11m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$11 - $19Average Duration1h 40m
4kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Manchester to Nottingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Nottingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 40mAverage Duration
$11Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Manchester to Nottingham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$49
Average train trip duration2h 11m
Number of daily trains16
Earliest train departure7:43am
Distance60 miles (96 km)
Latest train departure10:30pm

Manchester to Nottingham Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/06
$24
05/07
$47
Today
$47
05/09
$37
05/10
$22
05/11
$22
05/12
$22
05/13
$20
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Nottingham was searched and found on May 13, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Nottingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $86 for a train ticket from Manchester to Nottingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-05-13.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Manchester and Nottingham is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Nottingham.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Nottingham, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Manchester and Nottingham compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Manchester to Nottingham while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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