Retford to Eastbourne Train Tickets & Timetables

Retford Train Station to Eastbourneby train on average takes 3 hrs 54 mins

Retford Train Station to Eastbourne one way only

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Trains depart every 57 minutes
First train leaves Retford Train Station at 05:50
Last train leaves Retford Train Station at 21:32

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Retford to Eastbourne train times

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Departs	Arrives	Train	Duration
09:40 Retford On Time	13:17 Eastbourne On Time	Anytime Single, Hull Trains	3h 37m, 2 changes
10:40 Retford On Time	14:17 Eastbourne On Time	Super Off-Peak Single, London North Eastern Railway	3h 37m, 2 changes
11:41 Retford On Time	15:17 Eastbourne On Time	Super Off-Peak Single, Hull Trains	3h 36m, 2 changes
12:40 Retford On Time	16:51 Eastbourne On Time	Advance, London North Eastern Railway	4h 11m, 2 changes
13:39 Retford On Time	17:19 Eastbourne On Time	Super Off-Peak Single, Hull Trains	3h 40m, 2 changes

Retford Train Station facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Collection is available for Smart tickets bought online.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for GR
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
  Platform 1 opening hours Mon - Sat 05:30 -21:30, Sun 08:30 - 21:30
  Platform 2 opening hours Mon - Sat 05:30 - 22:00, Sun 08:30 - 22:00
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  Coffee shop available on platform 1 for refreshments
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Station Office on Platform 1. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Retford station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Station Office on Platform 1. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03457 225333
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  No
  only for car park and low level accessible for all purpose is for assistance
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Operator Name
  
  London North Eastern Railway
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  84
- Charges
  
  Off-peak: £6.75
  Per Hour: £2.20
  Daily: £13.50
  Weekly: £54.00
  Monthly: £150.00
  Annual: £1,375.00
  Saturday: £6.75
  Sunday: £6.75
  Note:
  Short stay (21 - 60 mins) - £2.20
  Short stay (61 - 120 mins) - £4.20
  Going away for a long weekend? Park from 10:00 on Friday until 23:59 on Monday for just £15.
  Simply purchase your ticket at the car park on the day.
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  3
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  38
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  north end of Platform 1
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  03457 225 225 or 18001 03457 225 225 (Text relay service)
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  When arriving for booked or turn-up-and-go assistance, the meeting point is the Ticket Office on the main concourse. Staff are available to provide Passenger Assist at all times that trains are operating for customers who have booked or who travel as turn-up-and-go. Assistance is available both to board/alight trains and also navigating around the station.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 05:30 to 23:30
  Sat 05:30 to 21:30
  Sun 09:30 to 23:30
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
  Travel Centre Floor Walkers will assist any disabled passengers unable to access the booking office window
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Advance booking is advisable.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Step Free Access
  
  This station has step free access to all platforms.
  This station is a category A station according to the Office of Rail and Road station classification system https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955.
  Retford has an RNIB 'Map for All' located outside the main entrance to the left of the doors.
  Staff can deploy station ramps at all times when trains are operating through this station to help customers who need step-free access board any train at this station. Where in circumstances beyond our control station staff are not available, on train staff can deploy the on board ramp if necessary.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  Station Front
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

Eastbourne facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Southern website.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for SN
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  There is a heated waiting area on the concourse and waiting areas on platform 1 and 2.
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
- Accessible toilets
  
  Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Southern website.
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  Located on the station concourse.
- Shops
  
  Yes
  A Newsagents is available on the station concourse.
- Rail replacement locations
  
  https://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/15uLS1Ga6aA6Cwjf5PqKxb/567af15d4c15dd91af9ffa62da8ca355/2024-06_CI_SN_RRB_EBN_DR.pdf
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Accessible toilets
  
  Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Annotation
  If you have lost something at a Southern station or onboard a Southern train, please visit the Southern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
  Some Southern trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
  If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- Contact Details
  If you have lost something at one of our stations or onboard our trains, please visit our website and use the webform to register your lost item.
  As some of our trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below), you should also consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
  If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
  
  Url: https://www.southernrailway.com/lostproperty
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Southern
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  The Assistance Meeting Point is on the concourse.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/southern/
  
  01895 262122
- Operator Name
  
  APCOA Parking UK
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  349
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  13
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
  Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
  The car park at this station is controlled by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), please ensure you follow the signage displayed in the car park to register your car for free parking as well as displaying your Blue Badge.
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  248
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Stands are located at the front of the station and sheltered stands are located near the car park.
  Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  For help with planning your journey, or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline on:
  - Phone - 0800 138 1016
  - Textphone - 0800 138 1018
  https://www.southernrailway.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
  Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
  A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station.
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
- Step Free Access
  
  This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms.
  The Assistance Meeting Point is on the concourse.
  This station does not have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  Located at both sides of the station
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Retford Train Stationto EastbourneFrom £74.90

Retford Train Station to Eastbourneby train on average takes 3 hrs 54 mins

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