The cheapest and fastest trains from Ilkeston to Alfreton
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
13 m
Average duration
13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ilkeston to Alfreton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ilkeston to Alfreton will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ilkeston 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 15 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 13 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 coach and train for Ilkeston to Alfreton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilkeston to Alfreton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 15 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ilkeston to Alfreton train times
The table below shows live departures for Ilkeston to Alfreton trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:32 Ilkeston | 0h13 | 10:45 Alfreton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ilkeston to Alfreton
Trains from Ilkeston to Alfreton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 13m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:21 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains from Ilkeston to Alfreton trainsNorthern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Ilkeston and Alfreton from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ilkeston to Alfreton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ilkeston 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ilkeston and Alfreton
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coronation Road
- 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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