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Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Retford

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21

train journeys
per day

110

miles (178 kms)

2hrs 16 mins

fastest journey

00:30 / 00:52

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Stansted Airport and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Stansted Airport to Retford is approximately 110 miles (178 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 7 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Stansted Airport and Retford.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Stansted Airport to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 16 mins.

Journeys from Stansted Airport to Retford Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    00:30
    7 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    07:32
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:27
    2 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    07:55
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:12
    2 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    08:45
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:21
    3 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    10:38
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:26
    2 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    10:46
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:30
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    11:10
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:21
    3 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    12:38
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:27
    2 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    12:44
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:30
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    13:10
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:27
    2 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    14:48
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:30
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    15:11
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:27
    2 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    16:43
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:30
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    17:11
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:15
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    18:03
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:48
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    19:28
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:15
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    20:05
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:30
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    20:13
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:21
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    21:30
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:15
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    21:52
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    20:27
    2 hrs 47 mins 1 change
    23:14
    Stansted Airport
    Retford
    Stansted Airport to Retford

About Stansted Airport Station

Station name Stansted Airport (SSD)
Address Stansted Airport station, Under the Airport Terminal, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 00:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
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 Stansted Airport and Retford

The travel time between Stansted Airport and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 7 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 16 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Stansted Airport and Retford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:52.

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Amenities on trains between Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport & Retford. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Stansted Airport and Retford.

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