The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Alfreton
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Alfreton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Alfreton will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Alfreton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 59 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 and coach for Derby to Alfreton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Alfreton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 20 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£17 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Derby to Alfreton train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Alfreton trains for today, Thursday 25 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:58 Derby | 0h59 | 05:57 Alfreton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Alfreton
Trains from Derby to Alfreton run on average 2 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 59m.
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 05:27 |
Last train 23:24 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Alfreton trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Alfreton from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Alfreton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Alfreton 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 Alfreton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Alfreton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. 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 for details. Level ramped access to both platforms from level crossing. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At theÿstation entrance, adjacent to the level crossing.
- 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.
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