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Trains to Retford

A pretty market town brimming with history

Our website offers cheap fares on LNER trains to Retford - with no booking fees!

Retford is a town in the East Midlands located between Doncaster and Newark North Gate on the East Coast mainline.

LNER runs trains through Retford north to York and Hull, as well as south to London King's Cross.

Population
22,013
Fact About Retford
Retford's Kings Park won the prestigious Britain's Best Park competition in 2007

Popular trains to Retford

London Kings Cross to Retford

Monday 15 Jan 2024
From
£20.30
330% greener than a car

Doncaster to Retford

Thursday 28 Dec 2023
From
£6.50
330% greener than a car

Newark Northgate to Retford

Thursday 28 Dec 2023
From
£6.50
330% greener than a car

These percentages were calculated using our Carbon Calculator.

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Ian Prowse

23rd Sep

Chester-born alt rock singer-songwriter.

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Katie Spencer

14th Oct

Raised in the East Yorkshire flatlands on the fringes of Hull, Katie Spencer's landscape has always been that of open skies and widening rivers. Industry still shapes the city here. The people, as with the land, are moulded by tides and stark horizons. Stand in the same place for long enough and you can watch the sun rise over the North Sea and then sink into crop fields, glowing auburn in late-summer sun. It is this sense of space and movement that flows through Katie Spencer's music. The songwriting, and most notably her guitar playing stems from a time when the steel-stringed instrument was truly finding its voice. Artists like Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and perhaps most evidently Michael Chapman, flow into her sound, carrying with them the warmth and idealism of the early 70's folk and songwriter movements. Katie Spencer's highly anticipated new album, The Edge of the Land (2022), follows her debut release, Weather Beaten (2019) which was praised for its unique song-craft, spell-binding musicianship and crystal sonic clarity, as she brought together fans of music from all backgrounds and walks of life. Delicate and un-rushed, the ten songs on The Edge of the Land drift by like ships on the horizon, yet intimacy and introspection still remain. The inclusivity found in her recorded works is most apparent when on stage, with a personal connection and humour that allows the listener time to appreciate the emotion of the music. Her historical gig list is extensive, taking in the world-renowned Celtic Connections and Cambridge Folk Festival, whilst performances with Danny Thompson and Alan Thomson have left audiences in awe of her confidence and craftsmanship. As live music returns to our world, we can expect to see Katie Spencer where she belongs once more, eyes closed, in the moment, performing. The way Katie plays is never contrived, showy or imitative; it sounds true a world-class folk guitarist fRoots Katie's guitar playing has echoes of my dear friend the late great Bert Jansch. Like a musical weaver she threads her poetic lyrics through the guitar's strings and produces little tapestries of song Ralph McTell She makes her own quietly ingenious musical statement through the notes and silences, making every note, phrase and musical punctuation mark count in a deft, elegant and intelligently undemonstrative fashion Katie's stylish blend of warmth and precision proves intensely captivating! Folk Radio

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The Amber List

11th Nov

Doors / food : 6.30 Show starts 7.30 / 7.45 Vegetarian / vegan / gf options available Parking on site and on road. Accessible. No bar but feel free to bring your own drink of choice. We will be supporting our local food bank so any donations gratefully received.

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Which rail lines go through Retford?

The main trains via Retford station are LNER, Northern Trains, and Hull trains.

Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?

Students studying full time can save up to 40% on LNER tickets via UniDAYS. All you need to do is log in to your UNiDAYS account on our UNiDAYS offer page, then find the discount label on tickets.

How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?

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In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.

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- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’

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Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?

On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.

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