Bus Nottingham to Manchester: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Nottingham to Manchester

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

today

$11

tomorrow

$11

Saturday

$18

Sunday

$18

Monday

$11

Tuesday

Wednesday

$11

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	2h 45m	5:05 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	7:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange		Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 5:05:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/23/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 45m	6:55 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	9:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 6:55:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 45m	5:05 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	7:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 5:05:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 45m	2:05 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	4:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 2:05:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	4h 0m	3:25 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	7:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 3:25:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
National Express	5h 15m	1:45 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	7:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 1:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 15m	1:35 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	5:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 1:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
National Express	4h 10m	3:30 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	7:40 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 3:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	3h 20m	6:10 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	9:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 6:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
National Express	5h 10m	7:15 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	12:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 7:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	4h 0m	8:30 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	12:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 8:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 15m	1:35 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	5:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 1:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
National Express	4h 10m	3:30 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	7:40 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	3h 30m	9:55 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	1:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 9:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
National Express	4h 0m	8:30 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	12:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 8:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
National Express	3h 20m	6:10 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	9:30 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 6:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 45m	6:55 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	9:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 6:55:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 45m	2:05 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	4:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 2:05:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 45m	5:05 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	7:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 5:05:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	5h 25m	1:35 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	7:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 1:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	4h 15m	6:25 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	10:40 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 6:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 45m	6:55 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	9:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 6:55:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 45m	2:05 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	4:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 2:05:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 45m	5:05 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	7:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 5:05:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Frequency of bus connections between Nottingham and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Nottingham and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Nottingham to Manchester. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Nottingham and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 19 buses from Nottingham to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Nottingham and Manchester, with 8 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/21/2026 costs just $11, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Nottingham to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Nottingham to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Nottingham to Manchester starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Bus	5:05 PM
Latest Bus	5:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	57.8 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Nottingham to Manchester

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Nottingham for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$11

Friday 07/24

$11

Saturday 07/25

$11

Sunday 07/26

$11

Monday 07/27

$11

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$11

Thursday 07/30

$11

Friday 07/31

$18

Saturday 08/01

$18

Sunday 08/02

$18

Monday 08/03

$18

Tuesday 08/04

$18

Wednesday 08/05

$11

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$18

Saturday 08/08

$18

Sunday 08/09

$18

Monday 08/10

$18

Tuesday 08/11

$17

Wednesday 08/12

$11

Thursday 08/13

$11

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Nottingham to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Nottingham to Manchester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $11, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Nottingham to Manchester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $11.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Nottingham to Manchester, with $11. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $18.

How to save money travelling from Nottingham to Manchester

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 Nottingham to Manchester 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 Nottingham to Manchester, 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 Nottingham to Manchester are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Nottingham and Manchester

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

Station Street

Broadmarsh Bus Station

Broad Marsh Shopping Centre 49

University South Entrance

University South Entrance (Stop UN07)

Trent University

Clifton

Cathedral

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

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 Nottingham to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Nottingham to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Nottingham to Manchester

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

FAQs about the Nottingham to Manchester bus

How much does a Nottingham Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 2h 45m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $50. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

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

Every day, the Nottingham to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Nottingham to Manchester is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $11. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Nottingham to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Nottingham starts at 5:05 PM. 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 Nottingham to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Nottingham for Manchester starts at 5:05 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 Nottingham Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Nottingham to Manchester, 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 Nottingham and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Nottingham and Manchester 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 Nottingham to Manchester 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 Nottingham Manchester 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 Nottingham Manchester 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 Nottingham to Manchester on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Nottingham and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Nottingham and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!