Mansfield travel guide

Mansfield Tourism | Mansfield Guide

You're Going to Love Mansfield

With a population of 70,447, Mansfield is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Mansfield deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Mansfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bistro Edwinstowe (19 High Street Edwinstowe) and The Star (Warsop Road Mansfield Woodhouse) are great picks.

When to visit Mansfield

Mansfield in September
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mansfield in September
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mansfield

Plane

Although Mansfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 76 km from Mansfield. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Mansfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Mansfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Mansfield to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £33 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 1.0 km from the city centre, Mansfield Station is the busiest station in Mansfield. Another popular train station is Mansfield Langwith-Whaley Thorns, located 11 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Mansfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 196 km from Mansfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mansfield, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Mansfield takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 129 km. The most popular bus station is Mansfield Mansfield Portland College, located 3 km from the city centre of Mansfield. Mansfield is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Mansfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 76 km from Mansfield. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Mansfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Mansfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Mansfield to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £33 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 1.0 km from the city centre, Mansfield Station is the busiest station in Mansfield. Another popular train station is Mansfield Langwith-Whaley Thorns, located 11 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Mansfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 196 km from Mansfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mansfield, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Mansfield takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 129 km. The most popular bus station is Mansfield Mansfield Portland College, located 3 km from the city centre of Mansfield. Mansfield is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Mansfield

Airlines serving Mansfield

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mansfield

Average rates range from around £72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £81 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mansfield

Most booked hotels in Mansfield

Bridleways Guest House & Holiday Homes
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£69+
The Ashfield
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£64+
Central Hotel
1 star
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£50+
The Forest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£107+
Holiday Inn South Normanton M1, Jct.28
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Boundary, Alfreton by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£44+

Hiring a car in Mansfield

Hiring a car in Mansfield costs £33 per day, on average, or £66 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Mansfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82. The most frequently booked car type in Mansfield is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Mansfield costs £33 per day, on average, or £66 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Mansfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82. The most frequently booked car type in Mansfield is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.