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Trains from Retford to Manchester Stations

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31

train journeys
per day

54

miles (87 kms)

2hrs 14 mins

fastest journey

06:13 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

7

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Retford to Manchester Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Retford and Manchester Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Retford to Manchester Stations is approximately 54 miles (87 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 52 mins.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, First Hull Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Retford and Manchester Stations .

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Retford to Manchester Victoria. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 14 mins.

Journeys from Retford to Manchester Stations Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:13
    3 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    09:23
    Retford
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Retford to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:35
    2 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    09:56
    Retford
    Manchester Victoria
    Retford to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:56
    2 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    10:16
    Retford
    Manchester Victoria
    Retford to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:57
    2 hrs 42 mins 1 change
    10:39
    Retford
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Retford to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:47
    2 hrs 29 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    11:16
    Retford
    Manchester Victoria
    Retford to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:52
    2 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    11:16
    Retford
    Manchester Victoria
    Retford to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:00
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    11:44
    Retford
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Retford to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:51
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Retford
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Retford to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:47
    2 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    13:16
    Retford
    Manchester Victoria
    Retford to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:54
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    13:44
    Retford
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Retford to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:11
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    14:01
    Retford
    Manchester Victoria
    Retford to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:58
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Retford
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Retford to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:50
    2 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    15:20
    Retford
    Manchester Victoria
    Retford to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:51
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    15:44
    Retford
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Retford to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:11
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    16:01
    Retford
    Manchester Victoria
    Retford to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:03
    2 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    16:38
    Retford
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Retford to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:50
    2 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    17:17
    Retford
    Manchester Victoria
    Retford to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:51
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    17:44
    Retford
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Retford to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:12
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    18:01
    Retford
    Manchester Victoria
    Retford to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:57
    2 hrs 42 mins 1 change
    18:39
    Retford
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Retford to Manchester Piccadilly

About Retford Station

Station name Retford (RET)
Address Retford station, Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 13:00
Saturday 06:00 - 13:00
Sunday 08:20 - 13:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Retford and Manchester Stations

The travel time between Retford and Manchester Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 52 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 14 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Retford and Manchester Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:13, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

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Amenities on trains between Retford and Manchester Stations can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Retford & Manchester Stations . owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, First Hull Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Retford and Manchester Stations .

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Retford and Manchester Stations , but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.