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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 on 15 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
1 h 24 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
1 h 24 m
Trains on 15 Sept
1
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Alfreton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Alfreton will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 1 trains from Manchester to Alfreton, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 24 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Alfreton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 71 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Alfreton:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Alfreton costing on average £13.
Other travel options to Alfreton take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 45m.
The journey is about 3m faster (1h 52m by train vs 1h 55m by car) and roughly £0.69 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£13 vs £14). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Alfreton trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 15 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:43 Manchester | 1h24 | 11:07 Alfreton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Alfreton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 5:42 |
Last train 22:54 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 77 days |
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.
A museum in a historic market hall with archaeology, art and local history collections. A strong day-trip choice from Alfreton for broader county context.
A local heritage museum in Clay Cross with mining, industry and social history displays. A worthwhile small museum for understanding the wider area.
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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Alfreton trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Alfreton station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Alfreton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are 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.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: 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.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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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