The average train between Manchester and Newark on Trent takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Newark on Trent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Newark on Trent. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Newark on Trent at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Newark on Trent. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Newark on Trent station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Manchester to Newark on Trent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Newark on Trent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Manchester to Newark on Trent train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Manchester and Newark on Trent is 105.1 km. The road distance is 160 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 47m.