Trains from Retford Train Station
to Helsby
From £44.10
Retford Train Station to Helsbyby train on average takes 3 hrs 32 mins
Retford Train Station to Helsby one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £44.10
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 54 minutes
- First train leaves Retford Train Station at 06:13
- Last train leaves Retford Train Station at 20:53
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Retford to Helsby train times
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Retford Train Station facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
Collection is available for Smart tickets bought online.
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GR
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomYes
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
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetYes
Coffee shop available on platform 1 for refreshments
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ToiletsYes
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.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxYes
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Rail replacement locations
Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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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.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03457 225333 -
Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
only for car park and low level accessible for all purpose is for assistance
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ -
Operator NameLondon North Eastern Railway
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces84
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ChargesOff-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.
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Number Accessible Spaces3
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces38
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
north end of Platform 1
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
03457 225 225 or 18001 03457 225 225 (Text relay service)
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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.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 05:30 to 23:30
Sat 05:30 to 21:30
Sun 09:30 to 23:30 -
Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Travel Centre Floor Walkers will assist any disabled passengers unable to access the booking office window
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
Advance booking is advisable.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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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.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Station Front
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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Helsby facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeNo
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is a local bus stop on Chester Road near the Junoon restaurant.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing Levelunstaffed
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 -
AvailableYes
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333211202 -
Operator NameTransport for Wales
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces20
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ChargesFree
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Number Accessible Spaces0
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces10
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ShelteredYes
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CctvNo
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Location
Cycle parking is in two locations at Helsby station.
3 Sheffield stands providing parking for up to six bicycles are located under a shelter on Platform 1. Two Sheffield stands providing parking for up to four bicycles are located on Platform 2
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
03333 211202
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
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Staff Help AvailableYes
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Ticket machine is on Chester-bound platform.
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible Public TelephonesNo
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Nearest stations with more facilitiesChester
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
Category B3.
Step free access to the platform from the car park. Platforms 2, 3 and 4 are only accessible via the footbridge.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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