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Wellingborough Museum
Local history museum with displays on Wellingborough life, industry and archaeology inside a historic town-centre building.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alfreton to Wellingborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alfreton to Wellingborough will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
To travel from Alfreton to Wellingborough you need to make at least one change.

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Take a train from Alfreton to Wellingborough and enjoy the approximately 100 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:29, the last at 21:38.
Distance 100 km |
First train 6:29 |
Last train 21:38 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Alfreton to Wellingborough.
The table below shows live departures for Alfreton to Wellingborough trains for tomorrow, Friday 30 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:10 Alfreton | 1h43 | 17:53 Wellingborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:33 Alfreton | 1h41 | 18:14 Wellingborough | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:07 Alfreton | 1h33 | 18:40 Wellingborough | 1 change | |
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Discover the best of Wellingborough — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wellingborough trip today.
Local history museum with displays on Wellingborough life, industry and archaeology inside a historic town-centre building.
Volunteer-run transport museum featuring buses, heritage vehicles and engineering displays at Sywell Aerodrome near Wellingborough.
Working heritage railway with a small museum collection, restored station buildings and nostalgic steam and diesel experiences.
Large country park around reservoirs with birdwatching, walking and cycling routes, popular for fresh air and waterside scenery.
Popular urban park with a splash area, play facilities, open lawns and regular events close to central Wellingborough.
Pleasant lakeside park offering accessible paths, wildlife, fishing areas and relaxed walking on the edge of town.
A Northamptonshire pork pie made with seasoned pork in hot-water crust pastry. It is a long-standing county speciality often eaten cold at pubs and picnics.
A soft yeasted fruit bun from Northamptonshire, dotted with currants and served split with butter. It is a traditional regional tea-time bake.
A local steamed suet pudding filled with bacon, onions and apples. It reflects older farmhouse cooking from the county and surrounding Midlands.
Well-known Turkish venue serving grilled meats, meze and generous portions in a lively, casual atmosphere.
Popular Indian restaurant known for reliable curries, tandoori dishes and a smart but relaxed setting in Wellingborough.
Canal-side pub and restaurant popular for British mains, Sunday lunch and drinks, with a traditional setting and waterside views.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and local transport are manageable, while hotels can rise on busy dates. Costs are lower than London but similar to other market towns.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. In cafés, tipping is optional.
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Wellingborough Railway Station, Wellingborough -> Wellingborough Town Centre, Wellingborough
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Wellingborough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alfreton to Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Alfreton to Wellingborough trains use the Alfreton to Wellingborough station pair. Use this guide to compare Alfreton and Wellingborough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Alfreton is 1 km from Alfreton city centre. Public transport options include:
Alfreton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Alfreton.
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.
Available at Alfreton: Parking, WC.
Available at Alfreton: Bike Parking.
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.
Wellingborough is 1 km from Wellingborough city centre. Public transport options include:
Wellingborough has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Wellingborough.
ATMs are available at Wellingborough.
Ticket office support is available at Wellingborough.
Available at Wellingborough: Parking, WC.
Available at Wellingborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wellingborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: A number of black cabs are available from the station front throughout the day. These are wheelchair accessible, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Additional Wheelchair available, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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