The average train between Leicester and Alfreton takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 hourly between Leicester and Alfreton. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Alfreton at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

54 min • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change

1h 20m • 1 change

56 min • 1 change

1h 12m • 1 change

1h 26m • 1 change

1h 30m • 1 change

57 min • 1 change

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1h 19m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change

58 min • 1 change

55 min • 1 change

54 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Alfreton. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Alfreton station via Chesterfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Leicester to Alfreton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Alfreton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Chesterfield station.
Book your Leicester to Alfreton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leicester and Alfreton is 53.8 km. The road distance is 102 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Leicester to Chesterfield hourly. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 50 min.