- Must visit
The Workhouse, Southwell
Museum within a historic poor law workhouse, giving powerful insight into Victorian welfare, architecture, and daily life.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$10
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$10
Fastest journey on Sep 20
35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
35 m
Trains on Sep 20
6
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Mansfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Mansfield will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 6 trains from Nottingham to Mansfield, including 6 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 35 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.
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C21618Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Mansfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Mansfield:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Mansfield costing on average $9.
Other travel options to Mansfield take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (35m by train vs 40m by car). Tickets start at around $9 compared to roughly $6 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.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
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 Nottingham to Mansfield trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C21402 | Delayed 1:58 PM 2:56 PMNottingham station (NOT) | 0h32 | 3:28 PM Mansfield station (MFT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
C21264 | 8:10 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h35 | 8:45 AM Mansfield station (MFT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21261 | 9:12 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h37 | 9:49 AM Mansfield station (MFT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21855 | 10:06 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h35 | 10:41 AM Mansfield station (MFT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21618 | 11:06 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h35 | 11:41 AM Mansfield station (MFT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21854 | 12:06 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h35 | 12:41 PM Mansfield station (MFT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21619 | 1:06 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h35 | 1:41 PM Mansfield station (MFT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Nottingham to Mansfield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 but you can travel from only $7 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 30m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:31 PM |
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Discover the best of Mansfield — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Mansfield trip today.
Museum within a historic poor law workhouse, giving powerful insight into Victorian welfare, architecture, and daily life.
Local history museum in a former railway station, covering Mansfield's industries, social life, and changing town identity.
Heritage museum and social history attraction exploring the framework knitting industry that shaped this part of Nottinghamshire.
Major forest attraction with famous oak trees, waymarked paths, and strong Robin Hood associations near Mansfield.
Large parkland estate with lakes, woodland, and formal grounds, popular for walks and seasonal events.
Main civic square of Mansfield, known for its market tradition, events, historic buildings, and everyday town atmosphere.
A Nottinghamshire pork pie with a crisp hot-water crust, seasoned pork filling, and jelly. A classic East Midlands snack tied to nearby market towns.
Soft white cobs filled with breaded seafood sticks, lettuce, and sauce. A beloved Nottinghamshire takeaway item found in local chip shops.
A classic British fried fish supper with chips, popular across Mansfield. It is a local staple for casual dining and Friday takeaway tradition.
Established steakhouse and grill with a polished but casual feel, known locally for quality steaks and hearty evening meals.
Popular Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant known for grilled meats, meze, and a lively modern setting in Mansfield town centre.
Trusted Indian restaurant serving curries, tandoori dishes, and house specials in a comfortable long-running local setting.
Moderate for the UK. Meals and coffee are fairly priced, while hotels and local transport are usually cheaper than in larger tourist cities.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Mansfield Railway Station -> Mansfield Bus Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Mansfield by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mansfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nottingham to Mansfield trains use the Nottingham to Mansfield station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Mansfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Mansfield has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Mansfield.
Ticket office support is available at Mansfield.
Available at Mansfield: Parking, WC.
Available at Mansfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mansfield: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Step free access to both platforms via ramps with shallow gradients. Step free access between platforms is via a subway. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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