The cheapest and fastest trains from Alfreton to London
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alfreton to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alfreton to London will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 5 trains that leave Alfreton for London every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 196 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 25 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Alfreton to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alfreton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a flight costs an average of £75.
Distance: 196 km
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£73 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £173 Average Price |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Alfreton to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Alfreton to London trains for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:33 Alfreton | 2h22 | 18:55 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 15 December | |||||
![]() | 04:43 Alfreton | 2h44 | 07:27 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:45 Alfreton | 2h24 | 10:09 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:05 Alfreton | 2h25 | 10:30 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:06 Alfreton | 2h20 | 14:26 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alfreton to London
Trains from Alfreton to London run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 196 km distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 196 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 05:12 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, LNER, First Hull Trains, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains from Alfreton to London trainsEast Midlands Trains, LNER, First Hull Trains, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Alfreton and London from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
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Northern Rail (3)
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FAQs: Alfreton to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alfreton to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Alfreton and London
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 18:00 Saturday 06:45 - 18:00 Sunday 10:30 - 18:00
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are shelters and accessible seating on the platforms. Inside waiting area also located in the booking office.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Southbound and Northbound buses will stop in the station forecourt.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:10 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 16:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. 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 details - Lift access to platform 1 for services to London, ramped access to platform 2 for services away from London.Step free interchange via road is about 220 metres.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is at the front of the station building
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop H outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Metro: Connection available with LT Piccadilly Line
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