Trains from Retford Train Station
to Orpington
From £26.70
Retford Train Station to Orpingtonby train on average takes 2 hrs 58 mins
Retford Train Station to Orpington 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 21:32
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Retford to Orpington train times
| Last updated: 17:43:00
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18:00 Retford On Time | 20:42 Orpington On Time | Advance, London North Eastern Railway | 2h 42m, 2 changes | ||
18:18 Retford On Time | 20:52 Orpington On Time | Super Off-Peak Single, Hull Trains | 2h 34m, 3 changes | ||
18:41 Retford On Time | 21:42 Orpington On Time | Advance, London North Eastern Railway | 3h 1m, 3 changes | ||
19:30 Retford On Time | 22:42 Orpington On Time | Advance, London North Eastern Railway | 3h 12m, 3 changes | ||
20:18 Retford On Time | 23:10 Orpington On Time | Super Off-Peak Single, Hull Trains | 2h 52m, 2 changes |
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
Orpington Platform 1 & 2 LiftThe lifts between Platforms 3&4 and the station entrance are out of service at Orpington until further notice. The nearest station with step free access is Chelsfield.
Orpington facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Oystercard TopupYes
- Oyster Comments
Top-up only from self-service ticket machine(s)
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Seasons, Single and Return tickets are now available digitally on The Key. To find out more or apply online, go to www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/tickets/the-key or get a smartcard from all staffed Southeastern ticket offices.
- TravelcardZone 6
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SE
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Heated waiting room on Platforms1/2 and 3/4 Only available when staff present
- Station BuffetYes
Coffee shop and Selecta vending machine on Platform 2
- ToiletsYes
Platforms 2, 3/4 + 5- Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platform 2 and 3/4 - Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Baby ChangeYes
Platform 2- Available during staffing hours
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
Outside the station
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
newspapers
- Rail replacement locations
All Buses which start at Orpington towards Sevenoaks, Chislehurst, Lewisham or Bromley South:
- Bus stop E in the bus station by the exit near platform 5 (what 3 words: crate.remedy.shave).
All other buses:
- Towards Chislehurst, Lewisham or Bromley South: Bus Stop A in Crofton Road (what 3 words: lower.pack.than).
- Towards Sevenoaks: Bus Stop B in Crofton Road (what 3 words: noise.linen.rescue).
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Platforms 2, 3/4 + 5- Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platform 2 and 3/4 - Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0345 322 7021 - AvailableNo
- Operator NameSoutheastern Customer Services
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Information Services Open
Train running Information and advice on how to get assistance available through the Help Point.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
On platform
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
Email Address: general.enquiries@apcoa.com
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0330 333 9232 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces319
- ChargesOff-peak: £7.20
Daily: £8.00
Weekly: £36.00
Monthly: £125.00
Three Monthly: £372.50
Six Monthly: £745.00
Annual: £1,338.00
Saturday: £6.00
Sunday: £3.50
Note:From 1st June - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £1.50
- Number Accessible Spaces13
- Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for disabled customers by displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space, however you must register your vehicle in advance at https://bluebadge.apcoa.co.uk/.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces235
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
on either side of station
- Annotation
On the Crofton Road side of the station ( Platform 1/2 entrance) there are 128 standard cycles spaces plus another 80 cycle spaces in a secure cycle hub.
On the bus station side of the station (Platform 5-8 entrance) there are 27 standard cycle parking spaces.
All spaces are covered by cctv.
You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
station forecourt
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
There are standing height and wheelchair height ticket counters available.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible Public Telephones
Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platform 2 and 3/4 - Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Step Free Access
Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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