Trains from Retford Train Station
to Chelmsford
From £27.00
Retford Train Station to Chelmsfordby train on average takes 2 hrs 53 mins
Retford Train Station to Chelmsford 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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Retford to Chelmsford train times
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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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Station Message
February 2024: The waiting room on platform 1 (for trains towards London) is currently closed while an electrical fault is resolved.
Chelmsford facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase Collection
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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
Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
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Facilities
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Car Park
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
The waiting rooms are located in the station buildings and can be accessed from Platform 1 (for trains towards London), and Platform 2 (for trains towards Colchester and Ipswich).
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Station Buffet
Ume Garden's Sushi & Bento
Self-service vending machines providing cold drinks and snacks
Free water refill point located inside the the ticket barriers on the station concourse
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Toilets
There are male and female toilets located in the station buildings on Platform 1 (for trains towards London) and also on Platform 2 (for trains towards Colchester and Ipswich). An accessible toilet is available for radar key holders and is located on the ground floor, near the lifts. All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
Monday - Friday 05:00 - 23:00Saturday 05:00 - 23:00Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
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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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Atm Machine
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Shops
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Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the bus stops on Victoria Road, by the station entrance.
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CCTV
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Toilets
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Available
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Location
There are male and female toilets located in the station buildings on Platform 1 (for trains towards London) and also on Platform 2 (for trains towards Colchester and Ipswich). An accessible toilet is available for radar key holders and is located on the ground floor, near the lifts. All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
Monday - Friday 05:00 - 23:00Saturday 05:00 - 23:00Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
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Accessible toilets
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Wifi
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Annotation
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Available
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost property
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Contact Detailshttps://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
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Information Available From StaffYes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office -
Information Services Open
Information is available from the ticket office during scheduled opening hours, or from platform dispatch staff during the hours shown above.
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help Points
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Ticket gates
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Parking
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Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 122
Number Accessible Spaces: 3
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/chelmsford-station-g-anglia/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Off-peak: £6.00
Daily: £8.00
Weekly: £39.00
Monthly: £172.00
Three Monthly: £491.00
Annual: £1,719.00
Saturday: £6.00
Sunday: £6.00
Note:£12.00 Weekend fare (from 1000 Friday - 0400 Monday)
£56.00 Flexi ticket
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Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
Name: Premium Bay
Spaces: 15
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Sat,Sun 24hCharges
Annual: £2,048.00
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces960
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ShelteredYes
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Cctv
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Location
There is a dedicated Cycle Point with free cycle parking, secure cycle parking, and premium cycle parking located in Park Road, opposite the station.
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TypeCompounds
Stands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 028 28 78
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
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Staff Help Available
Assistance is provided by station staff during the hours of train service operation. Booking is recommended.
What assistance is available for customers using this station?
- Board and alight
- Ramp assistance
- Luggage (on and off train only)
- Ticket sale on board
How can Turn Up And Go (TUAG) assistance be requested by customers using this station?
- By speaking with a member of station staff
- By calling 0345 600 7245 (option 4)
- By selecting the help button on one of the ticket machines at this station
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
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Accessible toilets
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Step Free Access
This station has step free access to both platforms via lifts.
This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
Assistance meeting point is the customer information office on the relevant platform.
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Ticket Gates
Chelmsford station has Secure Station Acreditation
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
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Wheelchairs Available
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