Retford Train Station

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Retford train station serves the small market town of Retford in Nottinghamshire. The station lies on the East Coast Main Line and runs regular services to London Kings Cross, Sheffield and Lincoln – and it was once very popular among trainspotters, as it offered the opportunity to view legendary locomotives such as the Flying Scotsman. Its history of rail fandom is still celebrated to this day, with the Bassetlaw Railway Society club room, adjacent to the station, displaying a wide array of local railway memorabilia.

Situated in a valley between the River Idle and the Chesterfield Canal, the town of Retford has an elegant centre that was visited, and highly praised, by travel author Bill Bryson. He wrote in the best-selling Notes from a Small Island that Retford is "a delightful and charming place… its centrepiece is an exceptionally large and handsome market square lined with a picturesque jumble of noble Georgian buildings".

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Unavailable
Staffing level	The staff is available at specific times. Please check at the station.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Unavailable
Left Luggage Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Facilities

Shops	Unavailable
Postbox	Available
Telephones	Available
Station Buffet	Available
Station Buffet notes	Costa Coffee, Platform 1
ATM	Unavailable
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	Lifts are available serving platforms 1, 2 and 4. Access to platform 3 is via a stepped footbridge or with staff across the barrow crossing. Retford has an RNIB 'Map for All' located outside the main entrance to the left of the doors.

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Station Office on Platform 1.
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Available

WiFi

WiFi	Unavailable
WiFi notes	Find WiFi Hotspots around Retford station.
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Staff Help notes	Assistance meeting point is Ticket Office, main concourse
Customer Service notes	We welcome your feedback, suggestions and ideas to help us to make changes that can develop and grow our business.
Customer help points	Unavailable
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Station Car Park
Carpark operator	London North Eastern Railway
Car parking spaces	101

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	38
Sheltered cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage CCTV	Available
Cycle storage notes	north end of Platform 1
Cycle storage notes	There are stands available.

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is not available at the station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Available
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Available
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	Retford station is served by a taxi rank or a cab office. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary. Consider using the following local operators: Hinchcliffe (01777 702049) or Shelleys (01777 700108) or 3 Sixes (01777 700666).

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Trains to Retford station

Retford train station is mainly served by Northern and Hull Trains. Northern trains cover the routes from Retford to Sheffield in 43m and Retford to Lincoln in 41m. Frequent Hull Trains services connect Retford to London Kings Cross in 1h 56m and Retford to Hull in 1h 14m.

Retford train station departures and arrivals

Want to know when your next train from/to Retford station departs? Scroll down this page and click on the ‘Departures’ tab if you want to check all trains departing from Retford railway station or click on the ‘Arrivals’ tab for more information about all services arriving into Retford.

Retford station has four platforms. Platforms 1 (towards London) is adjacent to the ticket hall, and platform 2 (towards Bradford, Skipton and Hull) can be reached via a subway and lifts. Platforms 3 and 4 serve the Sheffield to Lincoln line, and can be reached from the far end of platform 1 – they are several minutes away from the station entrance, so allow plenty of time. The ticket hall houses a manned ticket counter and ticket machines.

Retford train station parking

Retford train station has a car park on Station Road. Both short-stay and long-stay parking are available.

Hotels near Retford train station

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Frequently asked questions

Is Retford station open?

Retford station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.

Are trains running today from Retford station?

Trains arrive into and depart from Retford station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Retford.

Are there toilets at Retford station?

Yes, there are toilets available to use at Retford station.

Are dogs allowed at Retford station?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Retford station, but they should be kept on a lead or in a pet carrier at all times.

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Platform	Status
to London Kings Cross	London North Eastern Railway	05:50	1	On time
to Nottingham	Northern	06:13	2	On time
to Lincoln	Northern	06:25	4	On time
to London Kings Cross	London North Eastern Railway	06:51		On time
to Leeds	Northern	06:56		On time

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Platform	Status
from Leeds	London North Eastern Railway	05:49	1	On time
from Sheffield	Northern	06:24	4	On time
from Sheffield	Northern	06:47		On time
from Leeds	London North Eastern Railway	06:50		On time
from Lincoln	Northern	07:16		On time

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Trains to Retford station

Retford train station departures and arrivals

Retford train station parking

Hotels near Retford train station

Frequently asked questions

Is Retford station open?

Are trains running today from Retford station?

Are there toilets at Retford station?

Are dogs allowed at Retford station?

Departures and arrivals from Retford

Departures

Arrivals

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Off peak fares

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