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Nottingham to Manchester Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Nottingham to Manchester? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $5.75, with average prices for this route around $16.72.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

  • Fri, Jul 11
  • Sat, Jul 12
    From $5.75
  • Sun, Jul 13
    From $8.51
  • Mon, Jul 14
    From $7.43
  • Tue, Jul 15
    From $10.14
  • Wed, Jul 16
    From $5.75
  • Thu, Jul 17
    From $6.83
DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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05:10
Nottingham
07:36
Manchester Piccadilly
2h 26m, DirectEast Midlands Railway
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05:53
Nottingham
08:25
Manchester Piccadilly
2h 32m, Changes requiredEast Midlands RailwayAvanti West Coast
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06:00
Nottingham
08:25
Manchester Piccadilly
2h 25m, Changes requiredCrossCountryEast Midlands RailwayAvanti West Coast
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06:35
Nottingham
08:35
Manchester Piccadilly
2h 0m, DirectEast Midlands Railway
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06:39
Nottingham
09:05
Manchester Piccadilly
2h 26m, Changes requiredCrossCountryEast Midlands RailwayTransPennine Express
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07:16
Nottingham
09:19
Paris
2h 3m, Changes requiredEast Midlands RailwayAvanti West Coast
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Nottingham to Manchester Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:10
Last train
Last train
23:20
Departure station
Departure station
Nottingham
Arrival station
Arrival station
Manchester
Journey time
Journey time
1h 48m
Distance
Distance
59 miles
Price
Price
$5.75*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Nottingham to Manchester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Nottingham to Manchester during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Nottingham to Manchester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Nottingham to Manchester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Nottingham to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Nottingham to Manchester Train Ticket Types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.