Edinburgh to Alfreton Trains

Edinburgh to Alfreton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Alfreton takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Alfreton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 48m

Duration

275 mi

Distance

£115

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Edinburgh to Alfreton train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Alfreton. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Alfreton at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:08 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 2:32 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 3:32 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Alfreton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Alfreton, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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