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Barrow-upon-Soar to Alfreton by train

First train

05:57

Last train

20:46

Departure station

Barrow-upon-Soar

Arrival station

Alfreton

Journey time

From 1h 6m

Distance

26 miles (42 km)

Frequency

4 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

East Midlands Railway

Taking the train from Barrow-upon-Soar to Alfreton in 1 hour 6 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Barrow-upon-Soar to Alfreton? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 1 hour 23 minutes to travel the 26 miles (42 km) from Barrow-upon-Soar to Alfreton by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 6 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 4 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with East Midlands Railway for all or at least part of your journey to Alfreton.

Book train tickets from Barrow-upon-Soar to Alfreton in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Alfreton by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from Barrow-upon-Soar to Alfreton

Want to know more about your journey from Barrow-upon-Soar to Alfreton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Alfreton from Barrow-upon-Soar?

To travel to Alfreton from Barrow-upon-Soar, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 1 hour and 23 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 1 hour and 6 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Barrow-upon-Soar to Alfreton?

Trains from Barrow-upon-Soar to Alfreton take an average of 1 hour and 23 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 1 hour and 6 minutes. You'll usually find 4 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Barrow-upon-Soar and Alfreton by train?

The quickest journey time between Barrow-upon-Soar and Alfreton by train is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Barrow-upon-Soar to Alfreton?

No, there are no direct trains running from Barrow-upon-Soar to Alfreton, you’ll usually need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Barrow-upon-Soar to Alfreton

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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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