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


Travel Information
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 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h15 | 10:32 Alfreton station (ALF) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Alfreton station (ALF)
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.
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 |
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
Northern Rail (3)
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Transport for Wales
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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and Alfreton station (ALF)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
