Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF) train with East Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF)

Showing times and prices for 12 Nov

Cheapest price

£49

Average price

£49

Fastest journey

2 h 15 m

Average duration

2 h 15 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

67 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF) will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Alfreton station (ALF) 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 67 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 15 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.

Northern Rail (3)
08:172h15
Manchester Airport (MIA)
10:32Alfreton station (ALF)
£491One-way
0 changes

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Compare train and coach for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £13.

Distance: 67 km

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£31

Average Price

£16

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Cheapest

2h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 36m

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6h 59m

Average total duration

6h 29m

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Live departures

Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 18:30
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
northern_rail08:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h15
10:32 Alfreton station (ALF)0 changesdirect

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Compare prices and tickets Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF) by train or coach

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF)

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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 07:54, the last at 12:17. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 1h 48m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance
67 km
Average train duration
1h 36m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
1h 48m
First train
07:54
Last train
12:17
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12

Train companies: East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF) trainsEast Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Alfreton station (ALF) from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Trains

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 46m
Cheapest Price
£13
East Midlands Trains frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

Northern Rail (3)

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 15m
Cheapest Price
£49
Northern Rail (3) frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

first_transpennine_express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 46m
Cheapest Price
£43
first_transpennine_express frequency
5 a day

Transport for Wales

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 55m
Cheapest Price
£30
Transport for Wales frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF) 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 station (ALF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The train distance from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF) is 67 km.
Booking trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £13, while the average price tends to be around £31.
The train journey from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF) covers a distance of 67 km and takes approximately 1h 48m. Trains run 8 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF) is by coach, costing approximately £12.
The first train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF) leaves at 7:54.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF).
The last train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF) departs at 12:17.
Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF) run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF).
There is no night train service from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF).

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and Alfreton station (ALF)

Manchester
Alfreton
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Airport for your trip from Manchester to Alfreton.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
  • Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: No cycle storage
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Manchester Airport
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.

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