Manchester to Alfreton by train

Explore Manchester to Alfreton by train

Thinking about travelling from Manchester to Alfreton by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Manchester and Alfreton

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £32.77, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Manchester to Alfreton train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Manchester to Alfreton is at 07:38 and the last is at 21:41. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 07:38 and the last one is at 22:13. You can expect 28 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 38 minutes.

Average train travel time from Manchester to Alfreton

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 18 minutes, travelling a total distance of 71 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Manchester to Alfreton?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Learn even more about travelling from Manchester to Alfreton by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Alfreton.