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Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
Leicester's flagship museum and gallery, known for dinosaurs, German Expressionism and broad collections for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mansfield to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mansfield to Leicester will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 1 buses that leave Mansfield for Leicester on Thu, Aug 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 13 the direct buses cover the 55 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Thu, Aug 13 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mansfield to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€9 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mansfield to Leicester:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mansfield to Leicester costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 07:39PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 08:34PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 09:34PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 10:34PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Stagecoach East Midlands | Departure Time 11:34PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €30 |
The table below shows live departures for Mansfield to Leicester buses for today, Wednesday, August 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:10 AM Mansfield | 2h00 | 9:10 AM Leicester | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:05 AM Mansfield | 1h40 | 9:45 AM Leicester | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Mansfield | 1h45 | 10:00 AM Leicester | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Mansfield | 1h50 | 10:35 AM Leicester | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:05 AM Mansfield | 1h55 | 1:00 PM Leicester | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Mansfield | 1h50 | 1:35 PM Leicester | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Mansfield | 1h50 | 2:05 PM Leicester | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Mansfield | 2h00 | 2:45 PM Leicester | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:25 PM Mansfield | 1h50 | 3:15 PM Leicester | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Mansfield to Leicester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:33, the last at 22:17. The fastest bus covers the 34 miles (55 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 34 miles (55 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 1:33 AM |
Last bus 10:17 PM |
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Best time to book 7 days |
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Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafe tipping is not expected, but small change is appreciated.
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Most Mansfield to Leicester buses use the Mansfield, Bus Station to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Mansfield and Leicester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Mansfield, Bus Station is 1 km from Mansfield city centre. Public transport options include:
Mansfield, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack bar available on-site.
Wi-Fi is available at Mansfield, Bus Station. ATMs are available at Mansfield, Bus Station.
Ticket office support is available at Mansfield, Bus Station.
Available at Mansfield, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mansfield, Bus Station.
Mansfield, Portland College is 3 km from Mansfield city centre. Public transport options include:
Mansfield, Portland College has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Mansfield, Portland College. ATMs are available at Mansfield, Portland College.
Ticket office support is available at Mansfield, Portland College.
Available at Mansfield, Portland College: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mansfield, Portland College: Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
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