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It takes an average of 3h 16m to travel from Cambridge to Alfreton by train, over a distance of around 89 miles (143 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from Cambridge to Alfreton and tickets for this journey start from £22.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:35 | |
| Departure station | Cambridge | |
| Arrival station | Alfreton | |
| Journey time | From 2h 39m | |
| Distance | 89 miles (143 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £22.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink |
Travelling from Cambridge to Alfreton by train
Looking to travel from Cambridge to Alfreton by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 16 minutes to travel from Cambridge to Alfreton by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 39 minutes though. You'll usually find 16 trains per day running along the 89 miles (143 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Alfreton, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway to get to Alfreton. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Cambridge to Alfreton in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £22.30.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
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