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Cities Near Nottingham

Cities near Nottingham, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Mansfield, Loughborough, Derby. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Nottingham, UK is Mansfield, about 13 mi (20 km) away — roughly 43 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Mansfield13 mi / 20 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Loughborough13 mi / 21 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Derby14 mi / 22 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Leicester22 mi / 35 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Burton upon Trent23 mi / 37 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Chesterfield23 mi / 37 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Lincoln32 mi / 51 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Tamworth32 mi / 51 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Sheffield32 mi / 52 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Nuneaton33 mi / 52 km58 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Nottingham

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Mansfield, Loughborough, Derby, Leicester, Burton upon Trent. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Nottingham include Mansfield, Loughborough, Derby, Leicester, Burton upon Trent. The closest is Mansfield, about 13 miles (20 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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