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Trains from Retford to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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18

train journeys
per day

157

miles (253 kms)

4hrs 25 mins

fastest journey

05:50 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Retford to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Retford and Cardiff Queen Street , 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 Cardiff Queen Street is approximately 157 miles (253 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 51 mins.

Northern Rail, GWR, First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, First Hull Trains, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Retford and Cardiff Queen Street.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Retford to Cardiff Queen Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 25 mins.

Journeys from Retford to Cardiff Queen Street Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:50
    5 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    10:52
    Retford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Retford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:56
    4 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    11:37
    Retford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Retford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:57
    4 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    12:37
    Retford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Retford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:35
    4 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    12:53
    Retford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Retford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:00
    4 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    13:37
    Retford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Retford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:51
    4 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    14:23
    Retford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Retford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:54
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    15:37
    Retford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Retford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:58
    4 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    16:23
    Retford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Retford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:51
    4 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    17:37
    Retford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Retford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:03
    4 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    18:38
    Retford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Retford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:51
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    19:38
    Retford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Retford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:19
    4 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    21:08
    Retford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Retford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:53
    4 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    21:38
    Retford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Retford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:18
    4 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    23:08
    Retford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Retford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:18
    9 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    05:30
    Retford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Retford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:53
    10 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    07:39
    Retford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Retford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:04
    9 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    08:15
    Retford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Retford to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:18
    10 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    10:09
    Retford
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Retford to Cardiff Queen Street

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 Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Address Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:40 - 18:00
Thursday 07:40 - 18:00
Friday 07:40 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Retford and Cardiff Queen Street

The travel time between Retford and Cardiff Queen Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 51 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 25 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Retford and Cardiff Queen Street 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 Cardiff Queen Street 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 & Cardiff Queen Street. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, GWR, First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, First Hull Trains, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Retford and Cardiff Queen Street.

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