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Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Nottingham

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Nottingham from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$23
tomorrow
$10
Saturday
$11
Sunday
$25
Monday
$9
Tuesday
$9
Wednesday
$19

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 5m 4:25 AM Manchester Coach Station 9:30 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $23
National Express 3h 40m 6:55 AM Manchester Coach Station 10:35 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $24
National Express 5h 15m 9:00 PM Manchester Coach Station 2:15 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $27
National Express 5h 5m 12:40 PM Manchester Coach Station 5:45 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $28
National Express 4h 45m 11:30 AM Manchester Coach Station 4:15 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Nottingham via Sheffield, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 15m
      0
      10:30 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      12:00 PM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 2h 50m
    • FlixBus
      0h 55m
      0
      2:50 PM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      3:45 PM
      Nottingham
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 40m 10:30 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 1:10 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $10
National Express 5h 5m 4:25 AM Manchester Coach Station 9:30 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $25
National Express 5h 5m 12:40 PM Manchester Coach Station 5:45 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $25
National Express 3h 40m 6:55 AM Manchester Coach Station 10:35 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $26

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 40m 10:30 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 1:10 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $11
National Express 5h 5m 4:25 AM Manchester Coach Station 9:30 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $28
National Express 3h 55m 1:55 PM Manchester Coach Station 5:50 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $30
National Express 5h 15m 9:00 PM Manchester Coach Station 2:15 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $30

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 25m 7:10 AM Manchester Coach Station 10:35 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $25
National Express 4h 45m 11:30 AM Manchester Coach Station 4:15 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $26
National Express 3h 55m 1:55 PM Manchester Coach Station 5:50 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $29
National Express 5h 15m 9:00 PM Manchester Coach Station 2:15 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $29
National Express 5h 5m 4:25 AM Manchester Coach Station 9:30 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Nottingham via Sheffield, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      10:30 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      12:00 PM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 5m
      0
      12:05 PM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      1:10 PM
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel Time is 0h 45m shorter, and you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 40m 10:30 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 1:10 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $9
National Express 5h 5m 4:25 AM Manchester Coach Station 9:30 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $21
National Express 3h 40m 6:55 AM Manchester Coach Station 10:35 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $21
National Express 4h 45m 11:30 AM Manchester Coach Station 4:15 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $26

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 40m 10:30 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 1:10 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $9
National Express 4h 45m 11:30 AM Manchester Coach Station 4:15 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $19
National Express 5h 5m 4:25 AM Manchester Coach Station 9:30 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $21
National Express 3h 40m 6:55 AM Manchester Coach Station 10:35 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $21

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 45m 11:30 AM Manchester Coach Station 4:15 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $19
National Express 5h 5m 4:25 AM Manchester Coach Station 9:30 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $21
National Express 3h 40m 6:55 AM Manchester Coach Station 10:35 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $21
National Express 3h 55m 3:25 PM Manchester Coach Station 7:20 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $21
National Express 5h 5m 12:40 PM Manchester Coach Station 5:45 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Nottingham via Sheffield, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      10:30 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      12:00 PM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 5m
      0
      12:05 PM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      1:10 PM
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester to Nottingham is $9 on 12/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Nottingham

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Nottingham are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Manchester to Nottingham. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Manchester and Nottingham.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 25 buses from Manchester to Nottingham, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Nottingham, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Nottingham

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Manchester to Nottingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Nottingham starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus $9
Fastest Bus 2h 40m
Earliest Bus 4:25 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 10 Ø
Distance 57.8 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Nottingham

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave Manchester for Nottingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/30
Monday 12/01
Tuesday 12/02
Wednesday 12/03
Thursday 12/04
$23
Friday 12/05
$25
Saturday 12/06
$28
Sunday 12/07
$25
Monday 12/08
$21
Tuesday 12/09
$19
Wednesday 12/10
$19
Thursday 12/11
$19
Friday 12/12
$24
Saturday 12/13
$26
Sunday 12/14
$22
Monday 12/15
$21
Tuesday 12/16
$19
Wednesday 12/17
$21
Thursday 12/18
$21
Friday 12/19
$27
Saturday 12/20
$26
Sunday 12/21
Monday 12/22
$28
Tuesday 12/23
$26
Wednesday 12/24
$30
Thursday 12/25
$60
Friday 12/26
$43
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Nottingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Nottingham, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $9, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Nottingham. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Nottingham, with $9. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Nottingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester to Nottingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester to Nottingham, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Manchester to Nottingham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Nottingham

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester to Nottingham from our users.

FlixBus from Manchester to Nottingham

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Manchester to Nottingham:

Cheapest Price $9
Fastest Bus 2h 40m
Earliest Bus 10:30 AM
Last Bus 10:30 AM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 11/27/2025

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Nottingham

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Manchester and Nottingham.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Manchester to Nottingham? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Nottingham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Nottingham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Manchester to Nottingham? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester to Nottingham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester to Nottingham bus

How much does a Manchester Nottingham bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 2h 40m to reach Nottingham. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester to Nottingham?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $49. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Nottingham.

On average, how many connections are available from Manchester to Nottingham each day?

Every day, the Manchester to Nottingham bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Manchester to Nottingham take?

The fastest bus from Manchester to Nottingham is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $10. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Nottingham?

The earliest bus arriving in Nottingham from Manchester starts at 4:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Manchester to Nottingham?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for Nottingham starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Manchester Nottingham route?

When traveling by bus from Manchester to Nottingham, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Nottingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Nottingham by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Manchester to Nottingham bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Manchester Nottingham bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Nottingham bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Manchester to Nottingham on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to Nottingham

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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