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Mansfield Museum
Town museum covering Mansfield's social and industrial history, with local stories, temporary exhibitions and family displays.
Trains from Edinburgh to Mansfield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £68 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 19:03. The fastest train covers the 339 km distance in 3h 36m.
Distance 339 km |
Average train duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £68 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 5:48 |
Last train 19:03 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Town museum covering Mansfield's social and industrial history, with local stories, temporary exhibitions and family displays.
Visitor centre and exhibition space exploring the life of Lord Byron and the history of Newstead Abbey and its estate.
Former Victorian workhouse with immersive galleries about poverty, welfare and everyday life, within easy reach of Mansfield.
Popular Sherwood Forest walking area with ancient oaks, visitor trails and a classic Nottinghamshire woodland atmosphere.
Central urban park with formal gardens, play areas, events and broad lawns, popular for a relaxed walk near the town centre.
Forest walking area with trails, wildlife and open heathland, ideal for countryside walks close to Mansfield.
Pork pie from nearby Melton Mowbray style country butchers, eaten widely in Nottinghamshire; a cold raised pie prized for seasoned pork and crisp pastry.
Stilton made in the East Midlands, often served on cheeseboards in local pubs and homes; rich, crumbly blue cheese with a strong regional identity.
A classic Nottinghamshire loaf enriched with milk and butter, traditionally baked for tea and known for its soft crumb and rounded cottage shape.
Popular Turkish restaurant known for grilled meats, meze and generous portions in a lively, polished setting.
Established steakhouse and grill serving burgers, steaks and hearty mains in a relaxed town-centre setting.
Well-liked Indian restaurant offering curries, tandoori dishes and attentive service in a comfortable contemporary space.
Moderate by UK standards. Accommodation and dining are usually cheaper than major UK cities, while local buses and everyday costs stay manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up in taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Mansfield station -> Mansfield Bus Station, Mansfield
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Most Edinburgh to Mansfield trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Mansfield station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Mansfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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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