Trains from Retford Train Station
to Leighton Buzzard
From £70.30
Retford Train Station to Leighton Buzzardby train on average takes 2 hrs 59 mins
Retford Train Station to Leighton Buzzard one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £70.30
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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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 21:32
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Retford to Leighton Buzzard 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
Leighton Buzzard facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LM
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 08:00-18:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement vehicles will operate from the front of the station.
Please check your destination before boarding.
Please click here for walking directions from the station to the rail replacement bus stop.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 08:00-18:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableNo
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
2 Electric Vehicle charging points available. For more information visit the Pod Point website.
Email Address: customersupport.uk@sabagroup.com
Url: https://www.sabaparking.co.uk/car-park/leighton-buzzard-south-station-car-park0330 123 5247 - Operator NameSABA UK
- NameNorth Station Car Park
- Spaces488
- ChargesOff-peak: £7.50
Daily: £10.50
Weekly: £49.70
Monthly: £137.70
Three Monthly: £273.30
Annual: £1,004.10
Saturday: £7.60
Sunday: £7.60
Note:You"Öll be able to pay for parking in the following ways:
- The Saba Parking U K app
- Via the Saba Parking website
- The Pay on Foot machine(s) located within the car park (where applicable)
- Late Pay is available at this station car park. Allows you to pay up until midnight on the same day.
- Number Accessible Spaces8
- Accessible Spaces Note
Blue Badge holders can park free of charge but must register for a free parking permit, as described on the Saba Parking Blue Badge Portal. You must register prior to or on the same day as parking on the Saba Blue Badge Portal.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- 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
- Spaces116
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Station Forecourt & Southcourt Avenue
- Annotation
Motorcycle storage is sheltered with CCTV coverage.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 0248 997
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
This station is staffed part time. This means that during 'staff help available opening times' your assistance will be provided by station staff. Any other time, our on-train Conductors will provide your assistance onto the train.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:00 to 20:00
Sat 07:00 to 20:00
Sun 08:00 to 18:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Booking clerk would go out side and serve the customer
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible Public Telephones
Public telephones are not accessible
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesBletchleyWatford Junction
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
This station has been classified as a step-free access category B2 station. This means that there is some step-free access to all platforms - please check details. More information on the step-free classification system can be found at https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
The assistance meeting point is at the ticket office during 'staff help available opening times' When station staff aren't available, the assistance meeting point is on the platform where your service is due to depart. Our on-board conductors will help you onto the train, so please make sure you attract their attention as the train comes to a stop on the platform.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Pick-up point is narrow central island - there are 2 x 20 minute drop off points.
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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