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The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$128
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
3 h 22 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mansfield to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mansfield to London will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
It's difficult to get from Mansfield to London without transferring at least 2 times.
C21463 · C21730+
C02117
C21879 · C04352+
C01974
C21491 · C04353+
C01958
C21497 · C21805+
C01936
C21877 · C21808+
C01978
C21491 · C04353+
C01958
C21879 · C04352+
C01974
C21497 · C21805+
C01936
C21877 · C21808+
C01978
C21878 · C04356+
C01952Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mansfield to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$92 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mansfield to London:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mansfield to London costing on average $92 (€75).
A bus is $188 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mansfield to London costing on average $218 (€178).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
You'll arrive about 37m sooner (2h 23m by train vs 3h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $92 (€75) compared to roughly $68 (€56) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Mansfield to London trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C21499 · C21843+ C01924 | 8:59 AM Mansfield station (MFT) | 3h34 | 12:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
C21497 · C21805+ C01936 | 10:10 AM Mansfield station (MFT) | 3h23 | 1:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
C21879 · C04352+ C01974 | 11:10 AM Mansfield station (MFT) | 3h23 | 2:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
C21491 · C04353+ C01958 | 12:10 PM Mansfield station (MFT) | 3h22 | 3:32 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
C21878 · C04356+ C01952 | 1:10 PM Mansfield station (MFT) | 3h23 | 4:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
C21486 · C04360+ C01906 | 2:10 PM Mansfield station (MFT) | 3h24 | 5:34 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
C21877 · C21808+ C01978 | 3:10 PM Mansfield station (MFT) | 3h23 | 6:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
C21481 · C04366+ C01932 | 4:10 PM Mansfield station (MFT) | 3h25 | 7:35 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
C21478 · C21840+ C01927 | 5:10 PM Mansfield station (MFT) | 3h23 | 8:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
C21473 · C21839+ W04516 | 6:10 PM Mansfield station (MFT) | 3h32 | 9:42 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Mansfield to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 4:55 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
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