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Alfreton to Sittingbourne by train

First train

05:43

Last train

23:04

Departure station

Alfreton

Arrival station

Sittingbourne

Journey time

From 3h 37m

Distance

151 miles (242 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

East Midlands Railway, Southeastern

Taking the train from Alfreton to Sittingbourne in 3 hours 37 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Alfreton to Sittingbourne? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 4 hours 26 minutes to travel the 151 miles (242 km) from Alfreton to Sittingbourne by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 37 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with East Midlands Railway or Southeastern, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Alfreton to Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

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

What's the fastest journey time between Alfreton and Sittingbourne by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Alfreton to Sittingbourne is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Alfreton to Sittingbourne?

No, there are no direct train services from Alfreton to Sittingbourne. Travelling from Alfreton to Sittingbourne by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Alfreton to Sittingbourne leave?

The first train from Alfreton to Sittingbourne leaves at 05:43. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Alfreton to Sittingbourne leave?

The last train from Alfreton to Sittingbourne leaves at 23:04. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Alfreton and Sittingbourne by train?

Trains travelling from Alfreton to Sittingbourne cover a distance of around 151 miles (242 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Sittingbourne to Alfreton.

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† 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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