The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Nottingham
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Nottingham will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $26.
Of the 12 trains that leave Manchester for Nottingham every day 5 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 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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.
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Compare train and coach for Manchester to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 93 km
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Live departures
Manchester to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Nottingham trains for today, Monday, 26 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:43 pm Manchester | 1h48 | 3:31 pm Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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C72656+ Y12407 | On time 8:03 am Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h14 | 10:17 am Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
Y12357 | On time 8:43 am Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 10:30 am Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72660+ Y12408 | On time 9:03 am Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h14 | 11:17 am Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
L36558+ C75198 · C74759 | On time 9:13 am Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h09 | 11:22 am Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
Y12360 | On time 9:43 am Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 11:30 am Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72665+ Y12410 | On time 10:03 am Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h14 | 12:17 pm Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
Y12363 | On time 10:43 am Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 12:30 pm Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72670+ Y12412 | On time 11:03 am Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h14 | 1:17 pm Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
L36564+ C75200 · C74763 | On time 11:13 am Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h09 | 1:22 pm Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
Y12367 | On time 11:43 am Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 1:30 pm Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72676+ Y12413 | On time 12:03 pm Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h14 | 2:17 pm Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
Y12370 | On time 12:43 pm Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 2:30 pm Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Nottingham
Trains from Manchester to Nottingham run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 but you can travel from only $9 by coach.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 93 km distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 93 km |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Manchester to Nottingham trainsEast Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Manchester and Nottingham from $9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester to Nottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Nottingham, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Nottingham
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- 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 at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- 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.
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