Explore Sheffield to Alfreton by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Sheffield to Alfreton aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Sheffield 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 €6.30, 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.

Sheffield to Alfreton train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:15.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:05.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 05:15.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:30.

  • 59 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 15 minutes.

Average train travel time from Sheffield to Alfreton

The quickest time by train is 23 minutes, travelling a total distance of 31 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Sheffield 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.

Maximising your travels to Alfreton

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Alfreton.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Sheffield to Alfreton by train?

The train journey between Sheffield and Alfreton spans 31 kilometres.

How much does a train ticket from Sheffield to Alfreton cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is €6.30. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

How far in advance can I book my Sheffield to Alfreton train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 5 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Sheffield to Alfreton by train?

The fastest journey is 23 minutes.