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Harborough Museum
Local museum covering the town and district, with displays on social history, local industries and the famous Old Grammar School building below.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mansfield to Market Harborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 75 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Mansfield to Market Harborough trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:11 Mansfield | 1h46 | 7:57 Market Harborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:12 Mansfield | 1h42 | 8:54 Market Harborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:44 Mansfield | 1h40 | 9:24 Market Harborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:12 Mansfield | 1h43 | 9:55 Market Harborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:12 Mansfield | 1h43 | 10:55 Market Harborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:12 Mansfield | 1h43 | 11:55 Market Harborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:12 Mansfield | 1h43 | 12:55 Market Harborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:12 Mansfield | 1h43 | 13:55 Market Harborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:12 Mansfield | 1h43 | 14:55 Market Harborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:12 Mansfield | 1h43 | 15:55 Market Harborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:12 Mansfield | 1h45 | 16:57 Market Harborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:12 Mansfield | 1h45 | 17:57 Market Harborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:12 Mansfield | 1h41 | 18:53 Market Harborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:44 Mansfield | 1h40 | 19:24 Market Harborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:12 Mansfield | 1h44 | 19:56 Market Harborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:44 Mansfield | 1h41 | 20:25 Market Harborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:12 Mansfield | 1h43 | 20:55 Market Harborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:12 Mansfield | 2h14 | 22:26 Market Harborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 23:15 Mansfield | 6h44 | 5:59 Market Harborough | 1 change | |
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Trains from Mansfield to Market Harborough run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 75 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 75 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 6:11 |
Last train 22:03 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Market Harborough — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Market Harborough trip today.
Local museum covering the town and district, with displays on social history, local industries and the famous Old Grammar School building below.
An independent museum on the canal basin telling the story of the local canal network, boats and engineering. A rewarding stop for transport history.
Museum at the lift site explaining the operation and history of the inclined plane and locks. Ideal before exploring the famous waterways outside.
A waterside area with locks, boating activity, walks and wildlife. Popular for relaxed visits and one of the district’s most distinctive landscapes.
The historic shopping spine of the town, lined with independent shops and period buildings. Good for strolling and taking in Market Harborough’s character.
Pleasant town-centre green space with formal planting, seating and space to pause. It is a useful break from shopping streets and nearby traffic.
Leicestershire pork pie is a hand-raised pastry pie with seasoned pork and jelly, long associated with nearby Melton Mowbray and widely eaten across the county.
Red Leicester is a traditional county cheese with a firm texture and nutty, mellow flavour. It is a classic local table cheese in Leicestershire.
Stilton is a rich blue cheese long linked with Leicestershire inns and markets. It is prized for its creamy texture and distinctive savoury depth.
Smart modern British restaurant in The Square, known for refined seasonal cooking and a relaxed but polished town-centre setting.
Popular independent restaurant serving British and European dishes with steaks, seafood and a lively, contemporary feel.
Casual café and restaurant with a loyal local following for brunch, coffee, cakes and light lunches in a friendly setting.
Moderate for England. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, but pricier than many smaller UK towns. Local buses are manageable, and rail trips can add to visitor costs.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mansfield to Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Mansfield to Market Harborough trains use the Mansfield to Market Harborough station pair. Use this guide to compare Mansfield and Market Harborough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Market Harborough has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Market Harborough.
Ticket office support is available at Market Harborough.
Available at Market Harborough: Parking, WC.
Available at Market Harborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Market Harborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. Step free access is available to both platforms, via the ticket office for platform 1 or the new car park for platform 2. Please check which platform your train is due to depart from before arriving at the station. Services to the north, including Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Derby normally depart from platform 1. Services to London and stations south of Market Harborough normally depart from platform 2. If you do need assistance to change platforms, we're happy to help. Please speak to a member of staff or use a Help Point in the station. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this 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.
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