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Outbound fromHeathrow Airport to Alfreton by train
It takes an average of 4h 35m to travel from Heathrow Airport to Alfreton by train, over a distance of around 119 miles (192 km). There are normally 31 trains per day travelling from Heathrow Airport to Alfreton and tickets for this journey start from £43.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:25 | |
| Departure station | Heathrow Airport | |
| Arrival station | Alfreton | |
| Journey time | From 3h 8m | |
| Distance | 119 miles (192 km) | |
| Frequency | 31 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £43.90 | |
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How to travel from Heathrow Airport to Alfreton by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Heathrow Airport to Alfreton? Look no further.
You'll usually find 31 trains per day running between Heathrow Airport and Alfreton, which usually take 4 hours 35 minutes to complete the 119 miles (192 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 8 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Alfreton by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Both East Midlands Railway and Thameslink trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Heathrow Airport to Alfreton start from £43.90 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Alfreton? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Heathrow Airport to Alfreton
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Heathrow Airport to Alfreton is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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