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Trains from Stafford (STA) to Retford

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25

train journeys
per day

60

miles (97 kms)

2hrs 26 mins

fastest journey

05:33 / 23:35

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

8

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Stafford (STA) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 25 scheduled rail journeys between Stafford and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 25 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Stafford to Retford is approximately 60 miles (97 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 18 mins.

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

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Stafford to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 26 mins.

Journeys from Stafford to Retford Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:33
    2 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    08:18
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:33
    2 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    09:20
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:33
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:50
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    10:27
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:52
    3 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    11:10
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:33
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    11:21
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:33
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    12:21
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:52
    3 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    13:10
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:33
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    13:16
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:33
    2 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    14:18
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:52
    3 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    15:11
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:33
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    15:17
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:33
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    16:16
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:52
    3 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    17:11
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:33
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    17:19
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:33
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    17:59
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:33
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    19:23
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:52
    3 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    20:13
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:33
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    20:17
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:33
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    21:30
    Stafford
    Retford
    Stafford to Retford

About Stafford Station

Station name Stafford (STA)
Address Stafford station, Station Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AA
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 20:00
Thursday 06:00 - 20:00
Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
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 Available

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Stafford and Retford

The travel time between Stafford and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 18 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 26 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Stafford and Retford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 25 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:33, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:35.

First class tickets on trains between Stafford and Retford typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Stafford & Retford. owever, there are 25 possible journeys which require a change.

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