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Trains from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Retford

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15

train journeys
per day

239

miles (385 kms)

5hrs 37 mins

fastest journey

05:54 / 00:23

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 15 scheduled rail journeys between Helensburgh Central and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 15 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Helensburgh Central to Retford is approximately 239 miles (385 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 55 mins.

ScotRail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Helensburgh Central and Retford.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Helensburgh Central to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 37 mins.

Journeys from Helensburgh Central to Retford Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:54
    5 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    11:40
    Helensburgh Central
    Retford
    Helensburgh Central to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:54
    5 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    12:38
    Helensburgh Central
    Retford
    Helensburgh Central to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:55
    5 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    13:38
    Helensburgh Central
    Retford
    Helensburgh Central to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:59
    5 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    14:41
    Helensburgh Central
    Retford
    Helensburgh Central to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:25
    5 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    16:18
    Helensburgh Central
    Retford
    Helensburgh Central to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:55
    5 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    16:39
    Helensburgh Central
    Retford
    Helensburgh Central to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:25
    6 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    17:59
    Helensburgh Central
    Retford
    Helensburgh Central to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:25
    5 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    18:17
    Helensburgh Central
    Retford
    Helensburgh Central to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:55
    5 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    18:39
    Helensburgh Central
    Retford
    Helensburgh Central to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:22
    5 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    20:17
    Helensburgh Central
    Retford
    Helensburgh Central to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:24
    6 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    21:30
    Helensburgh Central
    Retford
    Helensburgh Central to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:25
    5 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    23:02
    Helensburgh Central
    Retford
    Helensburgh Central to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:23
    11 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    05:49
    Helensburgh Central
    Retford
    Helensburgh Central to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:31
    11 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    09:38
    Helensburgh Central
    Retford
    Helensburgh Central to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:32
    11 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    10:38
    Helensburgh Central
    Retford
    Helensburgh Central to Retford

About Helensburgh Central Station

Station name Helensburgh Central (HLC)
Address Helensburgh Central station, East Princes Street, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, G84 7QF
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:55 - 00:00
Tuesday 05:55 - 00:00
Wednesday 05:55 - 00:00
Thursday 05:55 - 00:00
Friday 05:55 - 00:00
Saturday 05:55 - 00:00
Sunday 07:50 - 23:45
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 Unavailable

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 Helensburgh Central and Retford

The travel time between Helensburgh Central and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 55 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 37 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Helensburgh Central and Retford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 15 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:23.

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

Amenities on trains between Helensburgh Central 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 Helensburgh Central & Retford. owever, there are 15 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Helensburgh Central and Retford.

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