Preston to Alfreton Trains

Preston to Alfreton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Alfreton takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

2h 25m
Duration: 96 mi
Distance: £55
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 4m

£41–72

Preston to Alfreton train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Alfreton. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Alfreton at 11:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:48 PM → 7:11 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
5:48 PM → 8:04 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
6:48 PM → 9:03 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:49 PM → 10:06 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 12:06 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 12:06 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 12:06 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 17m • 1 change

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