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Trains from Poole (POO) to Retford

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24

train journeys
per day

184

miles (297 kms)

4hrs 27 mins

fastest journey

05:28 / 00:03

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Poole (POO) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 24 scheduled rail journeys between Poole 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 Poole to Retford is approximately 184 miles (297 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 30 mins.

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

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Poole to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 27 mins.

Journeys from Poole to Retford Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:28
    5 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:24
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    11:10
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:03
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    12:38
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:41
    5 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:43
    4 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    13:10
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:07
    5 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    14:41
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:40
    5 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    14:48
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:40
    4 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    15:11
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:07
    5 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    16:39
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:40
    5 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    16:43
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:40
    4 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    17:11
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:07
    4 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    18:03
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:40
    4 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    19:28
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:07
    4 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    20:05
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:40
    4 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    20:13
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:07
    5 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    21:30
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:07
    4 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    21:52
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:07
    5 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    23:14
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:40
    11 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    05:49
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:07
    11 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    06:24
    Poole
    Retford
    Poole to Retford

About Poole Station

Station name Poole (POO)
Address Poole station, Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:55 - 19:00
Saturday 07:00 - 18:00
Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
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 Poole and Retford

The travel time between Poole and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 30 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 27 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Poole 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 05:28, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:03.

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Amenities on trains between Poole 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 Poole & Retford. owever, there are 24 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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