Trains from Retford Train Station
to Ipswich
From £41.10
Retford Train Station to Ipswichby train on average takes 3 hrs 8 mins
Retford Train Station to Ipswich one way only
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- Trains depart every 57 minutes
- First train leaves Retford Train Station at 06:51
- Last train leaves Retford Train Station at 20:18
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Retford to Ipswich train times
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Retford Train Station facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket Machine
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard Validator
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Smartcard Comments
Collection is available for Smart tickets bought online.
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GR
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Facilities
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Car Park
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
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
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Trolleys
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Station Buffet
Coffee shop available on platform 1 for refreshments
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Toilets
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.
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Accessible toilets
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
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Post Box
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Rail replacement locations
Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
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CCTV
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Toilets
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Available
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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.
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Accessible toilets
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost property
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03457 225333 -
Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help Points
only for car park and low level accessible for all purpose is for assistance
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Ticket gates
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ -
Operator NameLondon North Eastern Railway
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces84
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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.
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Number Accessible Spaces3
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Accessible Car Park Equipment
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Cctv
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces38
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ShelteredYes
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Cctv
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Location
north end of Platform 1
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
03457 225 225 or 18001 03457 225 225 (Text relay service)
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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.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 05:30 to 23:30
Sat 05:30 to 21:30
Sun 09:30 to 23:30 -
Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
Travel Centre Floor Walkers will assist any disabled passengers unable to access the booking office window
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
Advance booking is advisable.
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Accessible toilets
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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.
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Ticket Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
Station Front
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Wheelchairs Available
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Ipswich facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase Collection
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Ticket Machine
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard Validator
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Smartcard Comments
Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
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Facilities
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Car Park
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First Class Lounge
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
There is a large waiting area in the main station concourse, as well as a waiting room on Platform 2 which is close to the secure cycle parking area. In addition, a waiting room is also available on Platforms 3 and 4, close to the steps for the older footbridge.
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Trolleys
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Station Buffet
Self-service vending machines providing hot drinks, cold drinks, and snacks
Free water refill point located on the station concourse, next to the customer service office
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Toilets
There are male and female toilets located in the station buildings on Platform 2 (for Intercity trains towards London), towards the tunnel-end of the platform. An accessible toilet is available for radar key holders. All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
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Accessible toilets
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Baby Change
Female toilets,Male toilets
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
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Post Box
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Atm Machine
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Shops
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Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the bus stops on the station forecourt, outside the station entrance.
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CCTV
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Toilets
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Available
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Location
There are male and female toilets located in the station buildings on Platform 2 (for Intercity trains towards London), towards the tunnel-end of the platform. An accessible toilet is available for radar key holders. All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
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Accessible toilets
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Wifi
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Available
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost property
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Contact Detailshttps://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
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Information Services Open
This station is staffed 24/7 and is open during the hours shown above, with information from platform dispatch staff available during these times. Information from staff in the ticket office is available during ticket office opening hours.
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help Points
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Ticket gates
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Parking
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Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 444
Number Accessible Spaces: 9
Accessible Spaces Note:Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid International Blue Badge
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/ipswich-station-g-anglia/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Off-peak: £8.40
Per Hour: £1.00
Daily: £9.40
Weekly: £50.00
Monthly: £222.00
Three Monthly: £636.00
Annual: £2,228.00
Saturday: £6.30
Sunday: £6.30
Note:£12.00 Weekend fare (from 1000 Friday - 0400 Monday)
£88.00 Flexi ticket
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Car Park 2
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Operator Name: National Car Parks
Name: Premium Bay
Spaces: 36
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Annual: £2,625.00
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces200
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ShelteredYes
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Cctv
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Location
There are 12 cycle stands and 70 cycle parking spaces located in the West End car park, adjacent to Platform 1. A secure cycle parking compound providing 106 spaces is near the lifts on Platforms 1 and 2. The secure cycle parking area requires smartcard access - please speak with station staff for further details.
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TypeCompounds
Stands
Racks
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Accessibility
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Helpline
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
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Staff Help Available
Assistance is provided by station staff during the hours of train service operation. Booking is recommended.
What assistance is available for customers using this station?
- Board and alight
- Ramp assistance
- Luggage (on and off train only)
- Ticket sale on board
How can Turn Up And Go (TUAG) assistance be requested by customers using this station?
- By speaking with a member of station staff
- By calling 0345 600 7245 (option 4)
- By selecting the help button on one of the ticket machines at this station
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
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Accessible toilets
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Step Free Access
This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts.
This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
Assistance meeting point is the customer service office on the main concourse.
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Ticket Gates
Ipswich station has Secure Station Acreditation
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
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Wheelchairs Available
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First Class lounge
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Available
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