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Trains from Retford to Swale (SWL)

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18

train journeys
per day

151

miles (243 kms)

3hrs 14 mins

fastest journey

05:50 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Retford to Swale (SWL)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Retford and Swale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Retford to Swale is approximately 151 miles (243 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 36 mins.

Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Retford and Swale.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Retford to Swale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 14 mins.

Journeys from Retford to Swale Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    05:50
    3 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    09:32
    Retford
    Swale
    Retford to Swale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:51
    3 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    10:32
    Retford
    Swale
    Retford to Swale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:41
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    11:32
    Retford
    Swale
    Retford to Swale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:35
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    12:32
    Retford
    Swale
    Retford to Swale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:40
    3 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    13:32
    Retford
    Swale
    Retford to Swale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:40
    3 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    14:32
    Retford
    Swale
    Retford to Swale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:41
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    15:32
    Retford
    Swale
    Retford to Swale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:40
    3 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    16:32
    Retford
    Swale
    Retford to Swale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:39
    3 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    17:32
    Retford
    Swale
    Retford to Swale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:43
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    18:38
    Retford
    Swale
    Retford to Swale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:19
    3 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    19:38
    Retford
    Swale
    Retford to Swale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:41
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    20:32
    Retford
    Swale
    Retford to Swale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    18:18
    3 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    21:32
    Retford
    Swale
    Retford to Swale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    18:41
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    22:32
    Retford
    Swale
    Retford to Swale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    20:18
    3 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    23:32
    Retford
    Swale
    Retford to Swale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    21:32
    7 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    05:24
    Retford
    Swale
    Retford to Swale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    23:04
    8 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    08:02
    Retford
    Swale
    Retford to Swale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    23:18
    10 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    09:32
    Retford
    Swale
    Retford to Swale

About Retford Station

Station name Retford (RET)
Address Retford station, Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 13:00
Saturday 06:00 - 13:00
Sunday 08:20 - 13:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Swale Station

Station name Swale (SWL)
Address Swale station, Sheppey Way, near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SS
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Retford and Swale

The travel time between Retford and Swale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 36 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 14 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Retford and Swale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:50, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

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Amenities on trains between Retford and Swale can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Retford & Swale. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Retford and Swale.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Retford and Swale, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.