Manchester Airport to Nottingham by train

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Overview: trains from Manchester Airport to Nottingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester Airport to Nottingham, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:07 View journey

Last train 23:46 View journey

Avg changes 1

Fastest journey 2hr 9m View journey

Distance (km) 88

Trains / day 57 View all

Cheapest journey £16.57 View journey

Avg journey time 2hr 39m

Train operators 7

Travelling from Manchester Airport to Nottingham by train

Want to know how to get from Manchester Airport to Nottingham by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Nottingham take around 2 hours and 9 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 88 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Manchester Airport is scheduled to depart at around 04:07. The last departure is usually at around 23:46 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Manchester Airport at around 04:22, with the last train leaving at around 23:30. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 57 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 6 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £16.57.

We think any time is a great time to visit Nottingham, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Nottingham.

Is there a direct train from Manchester Airport to Nottingham?

The journey between Manchester Airport and Nottingham usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Manchester Airport to Nottingham every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from Manchester Airport to Nottingham?

The Manchester Airport to Nottingham train travel takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Manchester Airport to Nottingham train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Nottingham leaving Manchester Airport at around 04:07 and the last train leaving at around 23:46 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Manchester Airport at around 04:22, with the final departure at 23:30.

Nottingham to Manchester Airport by train