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Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre
Volunteer-run railway museum with heritage rolling stock and exhibits that explain the region’s railway engineering story.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£2
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£2
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
10 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
10 m
Trains on 23 Sept
16
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mansfield to Shirebrook is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mansfield to Shirebrook will cost around £2 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 16 trains from Mansfield to Shirebrook, including 16 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mansfield to Shirebrook among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 8 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (11m by train vs 22m by car). Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £2 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.
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 Shirebrook trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:02 Mansfield | 0h10 | 17:12 Shirebrook | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:02 Mansfield | 0h10 | 18:12 Shirebrook | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:03 Mansfield | 0h10 | 19:13 Shirebrook | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:02 Mansfield | 0h10 | 20:12 Shirebrook | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:02 Mansfield | 0h10 | 21:12 Shirebrook | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:02 Mansfield | 0h10 | 22:12 Shirebrook | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
![]() | 5:51 Mansfield | 0h10 | 6:01 Shirebrook | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:02 Mansfield | 0h10 | 7:12 Shirebrook | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:02 Mansfield | 0h10 | 8:12 Shirebrook | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:02 Mansfield | 0h10 | 9:12 Shirebrook | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:02 Mansfield | 0h10 | 10:12 Shirebrook | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:02 Mansfield | 0h10 | 11:12 Shirebrook | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:02 Mansfield | 0h10 | 12:12 Shirebrook | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:02 Mansfield | 0h10 | 13:12 Shirebrook | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:02 Mansfield | 0h10 | 14:12 Shirebrook | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:02 Mansfield | 0h10 | 15:12 Shirebrook | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:02 Mansfield | 0h10 | 16:12 Shirebrook | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Mansfield to Shirebrook run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 23:03. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 11m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 5:51 |
Last train 23:03 |
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Discover the best of Shirebrook — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Shirebrook trip today.
Volunteer-run railway museum with heritage rolling stock and exhibits that explain the region’s railway engineering story.
Hands-on mining museum in a former colliery, offering underground tours and a strong introduction to Nottinghamshire’s coalfield history.
Museum and gallery in a former power station, presenting visual art, changing exhibitions and industrial heritage in one venue.
Large country park and former reservoir with waterside walks, woodland trails and birdlife, popular for a relaxed day outdoors.
Popular trail and wildlife area on a former railway line, suited to walking and cycling through quiet countryside near town.
Extensive parkland around Hardwick, with lakes, scenic paths and wide views that make it one of the area’s best outdoor escapes.
A soft white bread roll filled with chips, popular across the East Midlands as a cheap, filling local snack often bought from chippies.
A regional breakfast of oatcakes served with bacon, sausage or cheese. Common in nearby Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire homes and cafés.
Crumbly blue-veined cow's milk cheese made in Derbyshire. It is one of England’s best-known traditional cheeses with a rich, creamy flavour.
Casual local Indian restaurant known for curries, grills and takeaway favourites in a relaxed town-centre setting.
Traditional fish and chip shop serving a classic local staple with a straightforward, informal atmosphere.
Modern pub and grill in the town offering burgers, steaks and drinks in a contemporary casual setting.
Generally cheaper than larger UK tourist cities. Dining and local travel are modestly priced, and accommodation nearby is often better value than in major city centres.
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, usually small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mansfield to Shirebrook 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 Shirebrook, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Mansfield to Shirebrook trains use the Mansfield to Shirebrook station pair. Use this guide to compare Mansfield and Shirebrook 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.
Shirebrook has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Shirebrook.
Available at Shirebrook: Parking.
Available at Shirebrook: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shirebrook: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Ramped access from road bridge 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 IUP, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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