Trains from Retford Train Station
to Solihull
From £36.00
Retford Train Station to Solihullby train on average takes 3 hrs 2 mins
Retford Train Station to Solihull one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £36.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 47 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 Solihull train times
| Last updated: 10:14:34
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10:57 Retford On Time | 13:48 Solihull On Time | Advance, London North Eastern Railway | 2h 51m, 3 changes | ||
11:50 Retford On Time | 14:45 Solihull On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 2h 55m, 3 changes | ||
12:50 Retford Canceled | 15:49 Solihull Canceled | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 2h 59m, 3 changes | ||
12:57 Retford On Time | 16:13 Solihull On Time | Advance, London North Eastern Railway | 3h 16m, 4 changes | ||
13:50 Retford On Time | 16:45 Solihull On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 2h 55m, 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
Solihull 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
Chiltern Railways Smartcards can be obtained from www.chilternrailways.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresTrain Operator: CH
Url: https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/customer-service/penalty-fares
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Between Platforms 1 & 2.
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
Between platforms 1 and 2
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi FiYes
- Post BoxYes
Outside the station
- Atm MachineYes
Located within a retail outlet on the station
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement bus services depart from the front of the station on Station Approach Road.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Between platforms 1 and 2
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Wifi
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
On both platforms
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
With effect from 1 July 2024, this car park is managed by Excel Parking Services on behalf of Transport for West Midlands. Please see signs in the car park for details on how to pay to park in this car park.
Url: https://connectcashlessparking.com/0345 434 8008B91 1LE - Operator NameExcel Parking on behalf of Transport for West Midlands
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces446
- ChargesOff-peak: £3.50
Daily: £6.00
Weekly: £22.50
Saturday: £3.50
Sunday: £3.50
Note:As of 1 July 2024, this car park is managed by Excel Parking Services on behalf of Transport for West Midlands. As a result, you can no longer pay for parking at the Ticket Office or Chiltern Railways T V Ms.
Payment options:
- Cash, credit/debit card or Swift pay as you go at the pay stations within the car park
- The Swift Parking app for Android and i O S
- The Connect Cashless Parking app for Android and i O S ( Location Code: 5454)
- Pay by Phone on 0345 434 8008* ( Location Code: 5454)
- Connect Cashless Parking.com ( Location Code: 5454)
* Calls to 0345 numbers are charged at the same rate as those to geographic (01 and 02) numbers.
- Number Accessible Spaces8
- Accessible Spaces Note
Parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders in this car park, which is is managed by Excel Parking Services on behalf of Transport for West Midlands.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces30
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
on platform 1
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03456 005 165
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Passenger Assistance Meeting Point is in the booking office.
If you are travelling before or after the station Booking office is staffed, please proceed to the platform and our Train Manager will assist you to board or alight the service.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 05:35 to 00:00
Sat 06:15 to 00:00
Sun 09:10 to 23:50 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
In short-stay car park.
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