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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Alfreton
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
2 h 14 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Alfreton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Alfreton will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
To travel from Preston to Alfreton you need to make at least one change.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Preston to Alfreton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Alfreton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 115 km
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£49 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Preston to Alfreton train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Alfreton trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:47 Preston | 2h18 | 09:05 Alfreton | 1 change | |
| 07:47 Preston | 2h17 | 10:04 Alfreton | 1 change | |
| 09:49 Preston | 2h16 | 12:05 Alfreton | 1 change | |
| 10:47 Preston | 2h17 | 13:04 Alfreton | 1 change | |
| 11:50 Preston | 2h15 | 14:05 Alfreton | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Alfreton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Preston to Alfreton run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:47, the last at 21:27. The fastest train covers the 115 km distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 115 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 06:47 |
Last train 21:27 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Preston to Alfreton trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Preston and Alfreton from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
Northern Trains Limited
TransPennine Express
FAQs: Preston to Alfreton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Alfreton
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
LoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- 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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