The average train between Ipswich and Alfreton takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Ipswich and Alfreton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Alfreton at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Alfreton. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Alfreton station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Ipswich to Alfreton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Alfreton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Alfreton station.
Book your Ipswich to Alfreton train tickets online with Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Ipswich and Alfreton is 206.8 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Alfreton via Ely in around 4h 15m.