Bus Nottingham to Manchester Airport (MAN): Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Nottingham to Manchester Airport

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

today

$19

tomorrow

$16

Tuesday

$19

Wednesday

Thursday

$16

Friday

$19

Saturday

$15

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 5m	9:55 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	2:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus 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 Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
National Express	4h 50m	1:35 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	6:25 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 1:35:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
National Express	3h 50m	6:10 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	10:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 6:10:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
National Express	4h 30m	8:30 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	1:00 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus 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 Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
National Express	4h 50m	4:30 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	9:20 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 4:30:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 5m	3:00 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	9:05 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 3:00:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	3h 55m	12:45 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	4:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 12:45:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	6h 0m	1:35 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	7:35 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 1:35:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	4h 45m	6:25 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	11:10 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 6:25:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
National Express	5h 55m	9:55 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	3:50 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 9:55:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 40m	3:25 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	8:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:25:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	5h 55m	9:55 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	3:50 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 9:55:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	6h 0m	1:35 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	7:35 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 1:35:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	7h 30m	8:50 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	4:20 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 8:50:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	4h 50m	4:30 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	9:20 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 4:30:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 30m	9:35 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	4:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 9:35:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	4h 55m	3:30 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	8:25 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 3:30:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	4h 40m	11:20 AM	Nottingham	Central Station	4:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 11:20:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	4h 50m	4:30 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	9:20 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 4:30:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
National Express	4h 40m	3:25 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	8:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 3:25:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 40m	3:25 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	8:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 3:25:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	4h 40m	3:00 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	7:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 3:00:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	5h 30m	6:25 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	11:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 6:25:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	5h 50m	1:45 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	7:35 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 1:45:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	7h 30m	8:50 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	4:20 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 8:50:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 55m	3:30 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	8:25 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 3:30:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	6h 30m	9:35 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	4:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 9:35:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	4h 40m	11:20 AM	Nottingham	Central Station	4:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 11:20:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
National Express	4h 50m	4:30 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	9:20 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 4:30:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
National Express	4h 5m	9:55 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	2:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 9:55:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Frequency of bus connections between Nottingham and Manchester Airport

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Nottingham to Manchester Airport. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Nottingham and Manchester Airport.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 22 buses from Nottingham to Manchester Airport, while Night sees the fewest connections between Nottingham and Manchester Airport, with 13 offers.

Facts about the bus from Nottingham to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 11 times every day by bus from Nottingham to Manchester Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Nottingham to Manchester Airport starting from $15!

Cheapest Bus	$15
Fastest Bus	3h 50m
Earliest Bus	4:30 AM
Latest Bus	9:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	54.0 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Nottingham to Manchester Airport

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave Nottingham for Manchester Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$19

Monday 07/27

$17

Tuesday 07/28

$19

Wednesday 07/29

$18

Thursday 07/30

$16

Friday 07/31

$19

Saturday 08/01

$15

Sunday 08/02

$15

Monday 08/03

$15

Tuesday 08/04

$15

Wednesday 08/05

$15

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$19

Saturday 08/08

$19

Sunday 08/09

$19

Monday 08/10

$15

Tuesday 08/11

$19

Wednesday 08/12

$19

Thursday 08/13

$15

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$16

Monday 08/17

$15

Tuesday 08/18

$15

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

$15

Friday 08/21

$15

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Nottingham to Manchester Airport

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

With a price starting from $15, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Nottingham to Manchester Airport. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $15.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Nottingham to Manchester Airport, with $15. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $15.

How to save money travelling from Nottingham to Manchester Airport

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 Airport 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 Airport, 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 Airport are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Nottingham and Manchester Airport

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

Station Street

Broadmarsh Bus Station

Broad Marsh Shopping Centre 49

University South Entrance

University South Entrance (Stop UN07)

Trent University

Clifton

Cathedral

Airport Bus Station

Terminal Rd S 5

Service and Comfort on the bus from Nottingham to Manchester Airport

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

FAQs about the Nottingham to Manchester Airport bus

How much does a Nottingham Manchester Airport bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 4h 55m to reach Manchester Airport. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $24. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester Airport.

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

Every day, the Nottingham to Manchester Airport bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from Nottingham to Manchester Airport is offered by National Express and takes 3h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $19. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Nottingham to Manchester Airport?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester Airport from Nottingham starts at 4:30 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 shuttle from Nottingham to Manchester Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from Nottingham for Manchester Airport starts at 9:35 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 Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Nottingham to Manchester Airport, 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 Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Nottingham and Manchester Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Nottingham Manchester Airport 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 shuttle from Nottingham to Manchester Airport on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Nottingham and to Manchester Airport

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