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Trains from Banbury (BAN) to Retford

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24

train journeys
per day

88

miles (142 kms)

3hrs 18 mins

fastest journey

06:58 / 23:56

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Banbury (BAN) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 24 scheduled rail journeys between Banbury and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 24 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Banbury to Retford is approximately 88 miles (142 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 16 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, Chiltern Railways, London North Eastern Railway, First Hull Trains, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Banbury and Retford.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Banbury to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 18 mins.

Journeys from Banbury to Retford Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:58
    3 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:05
    3 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:37
    3 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    11:10
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:58
    3 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    11:21
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:58
    3 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    12:21
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:38
    3 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    13:10
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:57
    3 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    13:16
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:59
    3 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    14:18
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:39
    3 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    15:11
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:58
    3 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    16:16
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:39
    3 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    17:11
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:58
    3 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    17:19
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:06
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    18:03
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:58
    3 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    18:18
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:58
    3 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    19:23
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:04
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    20:05
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:39
    3 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    20:13
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:58
    3 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    20:18
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:09
    3 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    21:52
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:58
    3 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    22:27
    Banbury
    Retford
    Banbury to Retford

About Banbury Station

Station name Banbury (BAN)
Address Banbury station, Station Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5AB
Managed by CH

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 20:15
Saturday 06:35 - 19:15
Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
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 Available
ATM Machine Available

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Banbury and Retford

The travel time between Banbury and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 16 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 18 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Banbury and Retford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 24 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:58, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:56.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Banbury & Retford. owever, there are 24 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, Chiltern Railways, London North Eastern Railway, First Hull Trains, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Banbury and Retford.

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