How to get from Nottingham to Manchester
- 82 km as the crow flies
- 9 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Nottingham to Manchester. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 82 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
82 km
Nottingham to Manchester: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Nottingham → Manchesterbus
FlixBus·2h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Nottingham to Manchester
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€262November 2026
€72Departures from Nottingham to Manchester
FlixBus runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:55 and the last at 18:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 05:55 | 18:05 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 2
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nottingham to Manchester works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Nottingham to Manchester, about 2h 45m. In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Nottingham to Manchester: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nottingham to Manchester?
The most useful route takes about 2h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Nottingham to Manchester?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:55 and the last at 18:05, from Nottingham Broad Marsh, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Nottingham to Manchester?
9 a day with FlixBus, between 05:55 and 18:05.
Which station does the bus from Nottingham to Manchester leave from?
Nottingham Broad Marsh with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Manchester from Nottingham?
About 82 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nottingham to Manchester cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €12. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Nottingham to Manchester?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Manchester?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026