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Alsager to Cosford by train

First train

05:42

Last train

18:42

Departure station

Alsager

Arrival station

Cosford

Journey time

From 1h 21m

Distance

31 miles (50 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast

Taking the train from Alsager to Cosford in 1 hour 21 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Alsager to Cosford? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 1 hour 42 minutes to travel the 31 miles (50 km) from Alsager to Cosford by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 21 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 Avanti West Coast or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

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

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Alsager to Cosford? 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 Alsager and Cosford by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Alsager to Cosford is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Alsager to Cosford?

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

What time does the first train from Alsager to Cosford leave?

The first train from Alsager to Cosford leaves at 05:42. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Alsager to Cosford leave?

The last train from Alsager to Cosford leaves at 18:42. 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 Alsager and Cosford by train?

Trains travelling from Alsager to Cosford cover a distance of around 31 miles (50 km) during the journey.

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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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