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Retford to Stevenage train prices and times

Planning a journey from Retford to Stevenage? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £12.60, with average prices for this route around £12.60. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
16:41 1h 16m, Direct Retford	17:57 Stevenage	Find Tickets
18:00 1h 5m, Direct Retford	19:05 Stevenage	Find Tickets
18:41 1h 16m, Direct Retford	19:57 Stevenage	Find Tickets
20:18 1h 39m, No direct Retford	21:57 Stevenage	Find Tickets
21:32 1h 11m, Direct Retford	22:43 Stevenage	Find Tickets
23:04 1h 35m, Direct Retford	00:39 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Retford to Stevenage train route details

First train

05:50

Last train

23:04

Departure station

Retford

Arrival station

Stevenage

Journey time

1h 5m

Distance

103 miles

Price

£12.60*

Train Operators

Thameslink, LNER, Hull Trains

How to book cheap train tickets from Retford to Stevenage

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Retford to Stevenage can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Retford to Stevenage for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Retford to Stevenage, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Retford to Stevenage ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Retford to Stevenage more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Retford to Stevenage train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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