Trains from Retford Train Station
to Shotton
From £58.50
Retford Train Station to Shottonby train on average takes 3 hrs 58 mins
Retford Train Station to Shotton one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £58.50
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 26 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 Shotton train times
| Last updated: 01:24:36
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06:13 Retford On Time | 10:07 Shotton On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 3h 54m, 2 changes | ||
06:56 Retford On Time | 11:01 Shotton On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 4h 5m, 3 changes | ||
07:17 Retford On Time | 11:01 Shotton On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 3h 44m, 2 changes | ||
07:57 Retford On Time | 12:01 Shotton On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 4h 4m, 2 changes | ||
07:57 Retford On Time | 12:01 Shotton On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 4h 4m, 3 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
Shotton facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the ticket vending machine or ticket office.
To get a TFW Smartcard, visit our website: www.tfw.wales
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is a local bus/coach stop near the Rivertown URC Church.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 - AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/01352 752121CH5 1DL - Operator NameFlintshire County Council
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces26
- ChargesDaily: £1.50
Note:Parking charges apply. Further information on this car park is available on Flintshire County Council's website section on parking. Car parks (flintshire.gov.uk)
- Number Accessible Spaces3
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces22
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
10 Sheffield stands providing 20 cycle parking spaces under shelter are located adjacent to the westbound platform on the Chester to Holyhead line.
2 lockers, provided by Flintshire County Council, are situated in the car park and adjacent to the ramp leading you to the Bidston bound platform on the Borderlands line.
- Annotation
10 stands providing a total of 20 spaces are located under a shelter, and adjacent to the westbound platform on the Chester to Holyhead line (formerly known as Shotton Low Level)
- TypeStands
Lockers
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03333 211202
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
If requiring passenger assist please see the conductor on the train. For other queries please see station staff during ticket office hours.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 07:30 to 12:30
Sat 08:45 to 12:45 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. They are touchscreen controls.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible Public TelephonesNo
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesChester
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
Category B3.
Shotton station is split into two levels. Shotton and Shotton High Level.
At Shotton (Platforms 1 and 2):
No wheelchair access to Platform 1 (to Chester).
Access to Platform 2 (to Holyhead) is via the small car park at the end of Alexandra Street.
Customers are advised to travel to Flint and change trains.
Shotton High Level (Platforms 3 and 4):
No wheelchair access between platforms. Steep paths to platforms via Chester Road West and under bridge.
The nearest fully accessible station to Shotton High Level is Hawarden Bridge.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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