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Crich Tramway Village
A tramway museum in Crich with historic trams, exhibition spaces and period street scenes. One of the best-known heritage attractions near Alfreton.
Cheapest price
£127
Average price
£127
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 44 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hastings to Alfreton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hastings to Alfreton will cost around £127 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £127.
To travel from Hastings to Alfreton you need to make at least 3 changes.










The table below shows live departures for Hastings to Alfreton trains for tomorrow, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:25 Hastings | 4h07 | 15:32 Alfreton | 3 changes | |
![]() | 12:25 Hastings | 4h07 | 16:32 Alfreton | 3 changes | |
![]() | 13:25 Hastings | 4h08 | 17:33 Alfreton | 3 changes | |
![]() | 14:25 Hastings | 3h38 | 18:03 Alfreton | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Hastings to Alfreton run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £114 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:25, the last at 18:50. The fastest train covers the 283 km distance in 3h 36m.
Distance 283 km |
Average train duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £114 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 8:25 |
Last train 18:50 |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Discover the best of Alfreton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Alfreton trip today.
A tramway museum in Crich with historic trams, exhibition spaces and period street scenes. One of the best-known heritage attractions near Alfreton.
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Alfreton's central park with formal gardens, play areas and open lawns. A pleasant everyday green space close to the town centre.
A large country park north of Alfreton with woodland, lakes, trails and visitor facilities. Popular for walking, wildlife and family outings.
A waterside and woodland walking area with trails around former industrial land. It offers birdlife, easy paths and a quieter side of the district.
A Derbyshire staple of oatcakes served with bacon, cheese or sausage. A traditional working breakfast found across the county and nearby market towns.
A firm, crumbly cow’s milk cheese from Derbyshire, often blue-veined. It is one of the county’s best-known traditional foods and eaten with bread or biscuits.
A rich fruit cake made with dried fruit, spice and tea, closely linked with Derbyshire baking traditions and commonly served in cafés and homes.
Well-known steakhouse at East Midlands Designer Outlet offering steaks, burgers and grills in an informal, dependable setting.
Established pub restaurant in the centre of Alfreton serving British favourites, grills and drinks in a relaxed, traditional setting.
Popular casual chain restaurant at East Midlands Designer Outlet known for Italian-American dishes, pizza and family-friendly dining.
Moderate for the UK. Hotel, pub meals and local transport are usually cheaper than in major cities, but costs are similar to other small English market towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is polite for good service if not already added. Round up in taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is welcome.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hastings 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.

Most Hastings to Alfreton trains use the Hastings to Alfreton station pair. Use this guide to compare Hastings and Alfreton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hastings has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Hastings.
ATMs are available at Hastings.
Ticket office support is available at Hastings. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hastings: Parking, WC.
Available at Hastings: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hastings: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access direct to platform 1 and 2 from ramp leading off the ticket hall for some Ashford and Brightton/London services. Step free access to platforms 3 and 4 via lifts on the station footbridge. Stepped access between platforms also via the station footbridge, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 01:40 Saturday 04:45 - 01:40 Sunday 06:20 - 01:25 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
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