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Trains from Sandbach (SDB) to Retford

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18

train journeys
per day

60

miles (98 kms)

2hrs 34 mins

fastest journey

06:23 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Sandbach (SDB) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Sandbach and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Sandbach to Retford is approximately 60 miles (98 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 6 mins.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, London North Eastern Railway, First Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Sandbach and Retford.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Sandbach to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 34 mins.

Journeys from Sandbach to Retford Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:23
    2 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    09:20
    Sandbach
    Retford
    Sandbach to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    07:23
    2 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    10:19
    Sandbach
    Retford
    Sandbach to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    07:53
    2 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    10:27
    Sandbach
    Retford
    Sandbach to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    08:22
    2 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    11:21
    Sandbach
    Retford
    Sandbach to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    09:23
    2 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    12:21
    Sandbach
    Retford
    Sandbach to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    10:23
    2 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    13:16
    Sandbach
    Retford
    Sandbach to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    11:23
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    14:18
    Sandbach
    Retford
    Sandbach to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:23
    2 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    15:17
    Sandbach
    Retford
    Sandbach to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    13:23
    2 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    16:16
    Sandbach
    Retford
    Sandbach to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    14:23
    2 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    17:19
    Sandbach
    Retford
    Sandbach to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    15:23
    2 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    17:59
    Sandbach
    Retford
    Sandbach to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    16:23
    3 hrs 3 changes
    19:23
    Sandbach
    Retford
    Sandbach to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    17:23
    2 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    20:17
    Sandbach
    Retford
    Sandbach to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    18:23
    3 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    21:30
    Sandbach
    Retford
    Sandbach to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    18:53
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    21:32
    Sandbach
    Retford
    Sandbach to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    19:24
    3 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    22:27
    Sandbach
    Retford
    Sandbach to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    19:53
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    23:02
    Sandbach
    Retford
    Sandbach to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    23:19
    6 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    05:49
    Sandbach
    Retford
    Sandbach to Retford

About Sandbach Station

Station name Sandbach (SDB)
Address Sandbach station, Station Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3JG
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 13:00
Saturday 07:25 - 13:50
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
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 Sandbach and Retford

The travel time between Sandbach and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 6 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 34 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Sandbach and Retford 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 06:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

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Amenities on trains between Sandbach 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 Sandbach & Retford. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, London North Eastern Railway, First Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Sandbach and Retford.

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