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Trains from Retford to Chester (CTR)

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24

train journeys
per day

80

miles (129 kms)

3hrs 20 mins

fastest journey

06:13 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

9

operators run

12

routes

Trains from Retford to Chester (CTR)

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

The distance by rail from Retford to Chester is approximately 80 miles (129 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 28 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Grand Central, First Hull Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Retford and Chester.

There are 12 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Retford to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 20 mins.

Journeys from Retford to Chester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:13
    4 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    10:44
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:35
    3 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    11:01
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:56
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    11:51
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:57
    4 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    12:37
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:47
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    12:50
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:52
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    13:00
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:00
    4 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    13:20
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:39
    4 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    14:07
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:51
    4 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    14:38
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:47
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    14:50
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:11
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    15:01
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:58
    4 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    16:37
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:50
    4 hrs 2 changes
    16:50
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:11
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    17:09
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:03
    4 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    18:19
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:50
    4 hrs 2 changes
    18:50
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:12
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    19:09
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:53
    3 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    20:13
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:12
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    21:09
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:05
    3 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    21:48
    Retford
    Chester
    Retford to Chester

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 Chester Station

Station name Chester (CTR)
Address Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:30
Saturday 07:00 - 22:30
Sunday 08:00 - 22:30
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 Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Retford and Chester

The travel time between Retford and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 28 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 20 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Retford and Chester 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 06:13, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

First class tickets on trains between Retford and Chester typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

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

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