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Trains from Christchurch (CHR) to Retford

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19

train journeys
per day

181

miles (292 kms)

5hrs 18 mins

fastest journey

05:51 / 23:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Christchurch (CHR) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Christchurch and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Christchurch to Retford is approximately 181 miles (292 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 54 mins.

Northern Rail, South Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway, First Hull Trains, CrossCountry, Southern, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Christchurch and Retford.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Christchurch to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 18 mins.

Journeys from Christchurch to Retford Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:51
    6 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    12:21
    Christchurch
    Retford
    Christchurch to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    07:30
    5 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Christchurch
    Retford
    Christchurch to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    07:49
    6 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    14:18
    Christchurch
    Retford
    Christchurch to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    08:30
    6 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    14:41
    Christchurch
    Retford
    Christchurch to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    09:30
    5 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    14:48
    Christchurch
    Retford
    Christchurch to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    09:49
    6 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    16:16
    Christchurch
    Retford
    Christchurch to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    10:30
    5 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    16:18
    Christchurch
    Retford
    Christchurch to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    11:30
    5 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    16:43
    Christchurch
    Retford
    Christchurch to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:30
    5 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    17:59
    Christchurch
    Retford
    Christchurch to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:49
    6 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    19:23
    Christchurch
    Retford
    Christchurch to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    13:30
    5 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    19:28
    Christchurch
    Retford
    Christchurch to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    14:30
    5 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    20:05
    Christchurch
    Retford
    Christchurch to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    15:30
    6 hrs 3 changes
    21:30
    Christchurch
    Retford
    Christchurch to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    16:30
    5 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    21:52
    Christchurch
    Retford
    Christchurch to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    17:30
    5 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    23:14
    Christchurch
    Retford
    Christchurch to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    18:30
    11 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    06:24
    Christchurch
    Retford
    Christchurch to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    21:20
    10 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    07:32
    Christchurch
    Retford
    Christchurch to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    22:20
    10 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    08:45
    Christchurch
    Retford
    Christchurch to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    23:20
    10 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    10:19
    Christchurch
    Retford
    Christchurch to Retford

About Christchurch Station

Station name Christchurch (CHR)
Address Christchurch station, Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 12:55
Saturday 07:00 - 14:00
Sunday 08:45 - 12:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 Christchurch and Retford

The travel time between Christchurch and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 54 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 18 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Christchurch and Retford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:51, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:58.

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Amenities on trains between Christchurch 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 Christchurch & Retford. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, South Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway, First Hull Trains, CrossCountry, Southern, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Christchurch and Retford.

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