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Trains from Sleaford (SLR) to Retford

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22

train journeys
per day

31

miles (50 kms)

52 mins

fastest journey

06:35 / 23:05

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Sleaford (SLR) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 22 scheduled rail journeys between Sleaford and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 22 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Sleaford to Retford is approximately 31 miles (50 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 46 mins.

East Midlands Railway, First Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Sleaford and Retford.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Sleaford to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 52 mins.

Journeys from Sleaford to Retford Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:35
    1 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    07:55
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    06:41
    2 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    08:45
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    07:14
    1 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    08:59
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    08:13
    1 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    09:50
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    09:15
    1 hrs 31 mins 1 change
    10:46
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    09:19
    1 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    10:53
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    10:17
    53 mins 1 change
    11:10
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    11:13
    1 hrs 31 mins 1 change
    12:44
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    11:17
    1 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    12:50
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:18
    52 mins 1 change
    13:10
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    13:13
    1 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    14:48
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    13:16
    1 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    14:50
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    14:15
    56 mins 1 change
    15:11
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    15:15
    1 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    16:43
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    16:14
    57 mins 1 change
    17:11
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    17:08
    1 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    18:56
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    18:21
    1 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    19:28
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    19:06
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    20:52
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    20:17
    1 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    21:52
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    21:24
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    23:14
    Sleaford
    Retford
    Sleaford to Retford

About Sleaford Station

Station name Sleaford (SLR)
Address Sleaford station, Station Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RG
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:30 - 13:30
Saturday 07:30 - 13:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
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 Sleaford and Retford

The travel time between Sleaford and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 46 mins & the fastest journey takes 52 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Sleaford and Retford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 22 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:05.

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Amenities on trains between Sleaford 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 Sleaford & Retford. owever, there are 22 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, First Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Sleaford and Retford.

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