Trains from Retford Train Station
to Kensington Olympia
From £28.00
Retford Train Station to Kensington Olympiaby train on average takes 2 hrs 44 mins
Retford Train Station to Kensington Olympia one way only
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- Trains depart every 41 minutes
- First train leaves Retford Train Station at 05:50
- Last train leaves Retford Train Station at 20:18
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Retford to Kensington Olympia train times
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Retford Train Station facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Collection is available for Smart tickets bought online.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GR
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- 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
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
Coffee shop available on platform 1 for refreshments
- 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.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Rail replacement locations
Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- 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 toiletsYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03457 225333 - Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
only for car park and low level accessible for all purpose is for assistance
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Operator NameLondon North Eastern Railway
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces84
- 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.
- Number Accessible Spaces3
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces38
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
north end of Platform 1
- TypeStands
- 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 hoursMon-Fri 05:30 to 23:30
Sat 05:30 to 21:30
Sun 09:30 to 23:30 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Travel Centre Floor Walkers will assist any disabled passengers unable to access the booking office window
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Advance booking is advisable.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- 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 GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Station Front
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Station Message
Un-booked assistance? No problem.
This station offers assistance to customers who have not pre-booked any passenger assistance. We recognise that some customers already travel without having pre-booked assistance. Assistance can still be pre-booked for travel from/to this station
Kensington Olympia facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Oystercard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Oyster Comments
New Oyster cards can be purchased at some of the self-service ticket machines at this station, in addition to at the ticket office
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
Southern's smartcard is called 'the key'. To apply online, go to www.southernrailway.com/thekey or pick up an application form from a Southern ticket office.
- TravelcardZone 2
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LO
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
Large waiting area inside ticket office
- Waiting RoomNo
- Station BuffetYes
Coffee kiosk
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletsNo
Accessible from ticket office
- Baby ChangeYes
Female toilets
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Atm MachineYes
Located opposite the Olympia Way entrance
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Use Bus stop N in Holland Road for eastbound services to Shepherd's Bush
Use Bus stop A in Holland Road for westbound services to Clapham Junction
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Accessible toiletsNo
Accessible from ticket office
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0845 330 9882 - AvailableNo
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: customer.service@ncp.co.uk
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0845 050 7080 - Operator NameNational Car Parks Ltd
- NameOlympia
- Spaces60
- Charges£62.00
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- Accessible Car Park Equipment Note
Access to Car park payment facilities is not required as parking is free for disabled users in disabled parking spaces.
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces14
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
2 racks South Bound platform 1 and North Bound platform 2
- Annotation
Large number of bicycle racks on station. Users need to provide own padlock.
- TypeRacks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0343 222 1234
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff help available opening hours
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Ticket office staff provide assistance where possible
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible toiletsNo
Accessible from ticket office
- Step Free Access
B2 station category . Step free platform interchange between London Overground northbound district line and London Overground southbound requires a 600m journey via the street. Use the Olympia Way entrance for London Overground Northbound District line . Use the Russell road entrance for London Overground southbound platform.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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