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The cheapest and fastest trains from Alfreton to Liverpool
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 24 Sept
Cheapest price on 24 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 24 Sept
£27
Fastest journey on 24 Sept
2 h 19 m
Average journey duration on 24 Sept
2 h 27 m
Trains on 24 Sept
6
Distance
111 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alfreton to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alfreton to Liverpool will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Fast trains
On Thu 24 Sept, we found 6 trains from Alfreton to Liverpool, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 111 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 32 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.
C218049:072h22Alfreton station (ALF)11:29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£211One-way0 changes- C21804+
G305869:072h32Alfreton station (ALF)11:39Liverpool Central (LVC)£211One-way1 change - C04444+
G861708:102h43Alfreton station (ALF)10:53Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£231One-way1 change - C044448:102h19Alfreton station (ALF)10:29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£331One-way0 changes
- C04444+G305808:102h29Alfreton station (ALF)10:39Liverpool Central (LVC)£331One-way1 change
- C044448:102h19Alfreton station (ALF)10:29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£331One-way0 changes
- C218049:072h22Alfreton station (ALF)11:29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£211One-way0 changes
- C04444+G305808:102h29Alfreton station (ALF)10:39Liverpool Central (LVC)£331One-way1 change
- C21804+G305869:072h32Alfreton station (ALF)11:39Liverpool Central (LVC)£211One-way1 change
- C04444+G305808:102h32Alfreton station (ALF)10:42Moorfields (MRF)£331One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train for Alfreton to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alfreton to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 111 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£29 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Alfreton to Liverpool is a coach with an average price of £21.
This is compared to other travel options from Alfreton to Liverpool:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alfreton to Liverpool costing on average £29.
The fastest way to travel from Alfreton to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 2h 23m.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 26m.
Yes, you can take a train between Alfreton and Liverpool.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.
Tickets start at around £29 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-6.36. The journey takes 2h 23m versus 2h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Alfreton to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Alfreton to Liverpool trains for today, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 6:52 Alfreton | 2h37 | 9:29 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:10 Alfreton | 2h19 | 10:29 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:07 Alfreton | 2h22 | 11:29 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:08 Alfreton | 2h21 | 12:29 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:07 Alfreton | 2h22 | 13:29 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:09 Alfreton | 2h20 | 14:29 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:10 Alfreton | 2h19 | 15:29 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:07 Alfreton | 2h22 | 16:29 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:07 Alfreton | 2h22 | 17:29 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:10 Alfreton | 2h19 | 18:29 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:07 Alfreton | 2h22 | 19:29 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alfreton to Liverpool
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Alfreton to Liverpool run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:24, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 2h 19m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 4:24 |
Last train 21:20 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Alfreton to Liverpool trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Alfreton and Liverpool from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Railway
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
2h 19m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£21
East Midlands Railway frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Liverpool
Things to do in Liverpool
Discover the best of Liverpool — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Liverpool trip today.
- Must visit
World Museum
An extensive museum of archaeology, world cultures and natural history, known for varied displays and free family visits.
- Recommended
Tate Liverpool
A waterfront gallery with British art, decorative works and changing exhibitions in a landmark dockside building.
- Must visit
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
Liverpool’s revived dock complex with museums, waterfront walks, historic warehouses and some of the city’s best views.
- Recommended
Ropewalks
A compact central quarter known for independent shops, street art, music venues and a lively creative atmosphere.
- Recommended
Hope Street
A broad Georgian street lined with cultural venues, gardens and major civic buildings, ideal for a scenic walk.
- Gluten-free
Scouse
A hearty beef stew with root vegetables, long linked to Liverpool’s dockworkers and home cooking. It is one of the city’s best-known traditional dishes.
- Gluten-free
Blind Scouse
A lighter local variation of scouse made with lamb or mutton, potatoes and vegetables. It reflects older Liverpool home-style cooking traditions.
- Vegetarian
Wet Nelly
A local bakery favourite made from leftover cake pieces bound with sweet filling and covered in icing or chocolate. It is strongly associated with Liverpool bakeries.
Roski
Refined modern British tasting menus in an intimate, polished setting. A strong choice for a special meal in central Liverpool.
Ma Boyle's
Historic pub famed for serving traditional scouse and classic British comfort food in a busy, characterful city-centre setting.
The London Carriage Works
Long-established seafood restaurant known for fresh fish, shellfish and a smart but relaxed dining room near the waterfront.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses, trains and attractions can still add up in peak periods.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip about 10%. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
Merseytravel
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.00
- Day pass
- £6.80
To the city centre
Liverpool Lime Street Station -> Liverpool ONE Bus Station, Liverpool
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Saveaway is an off-peak day ticket only. It is not valid for journeys starting between 06:31 and 09:29 on Mondays to Fridays.
- Saveaway can be bought with cash, credit or debit card. Merseytravel also states MetroCard tickets can be bought on board Arriva or Stagecoach buses.
FAQs: Alfreton to Liverpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alfreton to Liverpool 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 Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Alfreton to Liverpool can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £21, while the average price tends to be around £29.
The train journey from Alfreton to Liverpool covers a distance of 111 km and takes approximately 2h 19m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Alfreton to Liverpool is 111 km.
The first train from Alfreton to Liverpool leaves at 4:24.
The last train from Alfreton to Liverpool departs at 21:20.
Trains from Alfreton to Liverpool run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Alfreton to Liverpool.
Yes, there is a direct train between Alfreton and Liverpool. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by East Midlands Railway.
There is no night train service from Alfreton to Liverpool.
The train station in Alfreton that goes to Liverpool is Alfreton station (ALF), and it arrives at Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
The cheapest way to get from Alfreton to Liverpool is by coach, costing approximately £19.
Booking trains from Alfreton to Liverpool in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Alfreton to Liverpool offers a mix of urban and countryside views, passing through the scenic areas of the Peak District and the rolling hills of Derbyshire, providing a pleasant visual experience for travellers.
Yes, you can take the train from Alfreton to Liverpool.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Alfreton and Liverpool
Most Alfreton to Liverpool trains use the Alfreton to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool Central. Use this guide to compare Alfreton and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Alfreton
Arrival train stations in Liverpool
Which Alfreton station do trains to Liverpool leave from?
Trains from Alfreton to Liverpool leave from Alfreton. The station is 1 km from Alfreton city centre at Alfreton station, Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ.
AlfretonAlfreton station, Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ+44 345 712 5678
City-centre transport
Getting to Alfreton from Alfreton city centre
Alfreton is 1 km from Alfreton city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus9.3, 9.1 · 3m · £4 · every ~14 min
Alfreton train station facilities and services
Alfreton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Alfreton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Alfreton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Alfreton: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Alfreton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Alfreton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category - B Ramp provided by on-train staff. Step free access to the ticket office and northbound (towards Sheffield) platform only. No wheelchair access to southbound platform, please call 03457 125 678 pressing option 3 to make arrangements. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: None, Accessible taxis: Royal Cabs 0115 608608, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Liverpool Lime StreetLime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Suburban train linesWirral Line (green)
Bus lines9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train linesNorthern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
MoorfieldsMoorfields station, Moorfields, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 2BS
City-centre transport
Getting to Moorfields from Liverpool city centre
Bus10A · 5m · £4 · every ~25 min
838 · 12m
Moorfields train station facilities and services
Moorfields has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Moorfields.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Moorfields. ATMs are available at Moorfields.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Moorfields. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Moorfields: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Moorfields: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Moorfields: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms via Moorfields entrance are accessible via lifts. However the Old Hall Street entrance has no disabled access, 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: No.
Liverpool CentralLiverpool Central station, Ranelagh Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 1JT
City-centre transport
Getting to Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
BusN1 · 21m · £4
City Explorer 101 · 32m · every ~3 min
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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: No.
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