Trains from Retford Train Station
to Biggleswade
From £13.10
Retford Train Station to Biggleswadeby train on average takes 1 hrs 48 mins
Retford Train Station to Biggleswade one way only
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- Trains depart every 57 minutes
- First train leaves Retford Train Station at 05:50
- Last train leaves Retford Train Station at 21:32
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Station Message
All toilets on platform 2 are out of order at Retford station.
Retford Train Station facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket Machine
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard Validator
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Smartcard Comments
Collection is available for Smart tickets bought online.
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GR
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Facilities
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Car Park
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Platform 1 opening hours Mon - Sat 05:30 -21:30, Sun 08:30 - 21:30
Platform 2 opening hours Mon - Sat 05:30 - 22:00, Sun 08:30 - 22:00
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Trolleys
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Station Buffet
Coffee shop available on platform 1 for refreshments
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Toilets
The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Station Office on Platform 1. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
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Accessible toilets
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
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Post Box
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Rail replacement locations
Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
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CCTV
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Toilets
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Available
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Location
The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Station Office on Platform 1. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
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Accessible toilets
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost property
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03457 225333 -
Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help Points
only for car park and low level accessible for all purpose is for assistance
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Ticket gates
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ -
Operator NameLondon North Eastern Railway
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces84
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ChargesOff-peak: £6.75
Per Hour: £2.20
Daily: £13.50
Weekly: £54.00
Monthly: £150.00
Annual: £1,375.00
Saturday: £6.75
Sunday: £6.75
Note:Short stay (21 - 60 mins) - £2.20
Short stay (61 - 120 mins) - £4.20
Going away for a long weekend? Park from 10:00 on Friday until 23:59 on Monday for just £15.
Simply purchase your ticket at the car park on the day.
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Number Accessible Spaces3
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Accessible Car Park Equipment
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Cctv
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces38
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ShelteredYes
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Cctv
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Location
north end of Platform 1
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
03457 225 225 or 18001 03457 225 225 (Text relay service)
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Staff Help Available
When arriving for booked or turn-up-and-go assistance, the meeting point is the Ticket Office on the main concourse. Staff are available to provide Passenger Assist at all times that trains are operating for customers who have booked or who travel as turn-up-and-go. Assistance is available both to board/alight trains and also navigating around the station.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 05:30 to 23:30
Sat 05:30 to 21:30
Sun 09:30 to 23:30 -
Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
Travel Centre Floor Walkers will assist any disabled passengers unable to access the booking office window
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
Advance booking is advisable.
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Accessible toilets
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Step Free Access
This station has step free access to all platforms.
This station is a category A station according to the Office of Rail and Road station classification system https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955.
Retford has an RNIB 'Map for All' located outside the main entrance to the left of the doors.
Staff can deploy station ramps at all times when trains are operating through this station to help customers who need step-free access board any train at this station. Where in circumstances beyond our control station staff are not available, on train staff can deploy the on board ramp if necessary.
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Ticket Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
Station Front
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Wheelchairs Available
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Biggleswade facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket Machine
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Oyster Comments
Oyster cannot be used at this station.
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard Validator
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Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Great Northern website.
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Penalty Fares
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Facilities
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Car Park
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Seated Area
Unheated waiting shelters are available on Platforms 3 and 4.
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Waiting Room
Heated waiting rooms available on platforms 1 and 2, during staffed hours.
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Station Buffet
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Toilets
Toilets, including accessible toilets are located on the right hand side of the station entrance. These toilets are available during staffed hours.
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Great Northern website.
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Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/7icQnM4AYA5D2KbAK14gfg/5e57d4fb60626f40b96535533c6feefb/2024-02_CI_GN_RRB_BIW_DR.pdf
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CCTV
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Toilets
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Available
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Location
Toilets, including accessible toilets are located on the right hand side of the station entrance. These toilets are available during staffed hours.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost property
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If you have lost something at a Great Northern station or onboard a Great Northern train, please visit the Great Northern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Great Northern trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help Points
The Assistance Meeting Point is on the footbridge.
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Ticket gates
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/great-northern/01895 262122 -
Operator NameAPCOA Parking UK
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces207
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Number Accessible Spaces3
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Accessible Spaces Note
Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
The car park at this station is controlled by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), please ensure you follow the signage displayed in the car park to register your car for free parking as well as displaying your Blue Badge.
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Accessible Car Park Equipment
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Cctv
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces102
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ShelteredYes
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Cctv
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Location
Bike racks can be found at the front of the station on left hand side of the entrance. Secure cycle parking is also available at this location, please speak to station staff for information on access.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
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TypeStands
Racks
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Accessibility
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Helpline
For help with planning your journey or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on:
- Phone - 0800 058 2844
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel/book-assistance-for-your-journey -
Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:20 to 14:15, 16:00 to 20:00
Sat 08:00 to 14:15
Sun 08:15 to 14:15 -
Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
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Ramp For Train Access
It is not possible to provide level access between train and platform at this station.
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Accessible Taxis
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Step Free Access
This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access.
The Assistance Meeting Point is on the footbridge.
This station does not have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
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Ticket Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
Located at the front of the station
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Wheelchairs Available
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