
Trains from Retford Train Station
to Glasgow Central
From £66.70
Retford Train Station to Glasgow Centralby train on average takes 4 hrs 54 mins
Retford Train Station to Glasgow Central one way only
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- Trains depart every 26 minutes
- First train leaves Retford Train Station at 07:26
- Last train leaves Retford Train Station at 20:15
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Retford to Glasgow Central train times
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Retford Train Station facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GR
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomYes
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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TrolleysYes
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Refreshment FacilitiesYes
Coffee shop available on platform 1 for refreshments
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ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on Platforms 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 toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxYes
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Rail replacement locations
Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The toilets are located on Platforms 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 toiletsYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03457 225333 -
Information Available From StaffYes - from information point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
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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 Spaces4
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces38
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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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
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Travel Centre Floor Walkers will assist any disabled passengers unable to access the booking office window
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
Advance booking is advisable.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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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 GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Station Front
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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Station Message
Glasgow Central - phase two reopening:
From Wednesday 25 March 2026:
Glasgow Central will move into phase two of reopening from Wednesday 25 March 2026.
Platforms 1 to 15 will be open, and most of the main concourse will be returned to passenger use. Some areas will remain within an exclusion zone, including:
- Gordon Street and Union Street entrances / exits
- Accessible toilet A and the baby-changing unit
- Two ATMs located within the restricted area
Accessible toilet B and the changing places facility remain available. Additional ATMs are also accessible near platforms 9 and 10.
What will be available from Wednesday 25 March:
Toilets:
- Customer toilets will be open
Ticket facilities:
- Access to ticketing facilities may be limited
- The ScotRail ticket office will be available
Left luggage and lost property:
- Both of these services will be available
Lounges:
- The customer lounge will be open
- The Avanti West Coast first class lounge will be open
Shops and food outlets:
- Retail units on the south side of the concourse will be open
Taxis:
- The taxi rank on Hope Street will continue to operate
Inter-station travel:
- The Station Interlink bus service is once again running to Glasgow Central station, but is using an alternative bus stop. This is located on Hope Street, and is the nearest bus stop to the junction with Bothwell Street. This will continue until further notice. Additionally the bus service cannot serve the normal bus stop at Glasgow Queen Street station until Sunday 7 June 2026. For further information, including alternative travel options, please check the ScotRail website
Passenger assistance:
- The passenger assistance meeting point will return to the main concourse
- One assistance vehicle will operate on platforms 1 and 2 where possible
Glasgow Central facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard TopupYes
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for NR
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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First Class Lounge
The lounge is available for Avanti West Coast passengers until 19:00 and Caledonian Sleeper passengers from 20:30.
Dedicated corporate area with fixed desks for laptops. Designer chairs. Electronic departure information.
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Seated AreaNo
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TrolleysYes
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Refreshment FacilitiesYes
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ToiletsYes
Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key
Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
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Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key.
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiYes
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Post BoxYes
Located on the concourse
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Atm MachineYes
Located on concourse
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ShopsYes
Wide range of shops
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Rail replacement locations
Please click below for the exact location Buses pick up/drop off :-
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key
Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
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Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key.
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Wifi
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AvailableYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0330 024 0215 -
Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0845 050 7080 -
Operator NameNCP
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NameOswald Street NCP Car Park
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Spaces555
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Number Accessible Spaces6
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces70
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Annotation
Located on platform 15.
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TypeStands
Racks
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Accessibility
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Helpline
If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
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Staff Help Available
Any member of station staff can help or at the mobility point, travel centre as well as the ticket office. Passengers should arrange assistance before travel with the relevant train operator: Avanti West Coast 08000 158 123; Caledonian Sleeper 03300 600500; CrossCountry 08448 110 125; London North Eastern Railway 03457 225 225; TransPennine Express 0800 1072 149; ScotRail 0800 9122 901.
The Mobility Assistance point is open between 07:00 - 22:00. When closed passengers should see any member of station staff. There is an intercom available.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 04:00 to 00:30
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Ticket Office: available
Travel Centre: not available
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
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Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key.
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Step Free Access
Customers requiring local trains in Lanarkshire, between Dalmuir and Motherwell / Larkhall, will need Platforms 16 and 17 at the underground Low Level part of the station. However, journeys on most routes from Glasgow Central will be from High Level Platforms 1-15.
High Level Platforms 1-15 are all on the same level and require no step free access. To access Low Level Platforms 16 & 17 there are escalators. Disabled passengers should use the lift behind the ticket barriers on platforms 11-15. Disabled passengers can also leave by lifts to Hope Street and can leave all other exits by foot except Union Street. For step free access to Union Street disabled passengers should exit by Gordon Street.
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Ticket GatesYes
Ticket gates are located on platforms 3 to 17
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
At the Mobility Point on the station concourse. Help can be requested from the mobility point or by asking a member of station staff
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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First Class lounge
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Details
The lounge is available for Avanti West Coast passengers until 19:00 and Caledonian Sleeper passengers from 20:30.
Dedicated corporate area with fixed desks for laptops. Designer chairs. Electronic departure information.
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