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Retford to Dronfield Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Retford to Dronfield? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as BHD 7.690, with average prices for this route around BHD 7.690. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
06:13 59 minutes, Direct Retford	07:12 Dronfield	Find Tickets
07:20 1 hour 1 minute, Changes required Retford	08:21 Dronfield	Find Tickets
07:59 1 hour 17 minutes, Changes required Retford	09:16 Dronfield	Find Tickets
09:01 1 hour 15 minutes, Changes required Retford	10:16 Dronfield	Find Tickets
09:52 1 hour 24 minutes, Changes required Retford	11:16 Dronfield	Find Tickets
10:54 1 hour 22 minutes, Changes required Retford	12:16 Paris	Find Tickets

Retford to Dronfield Train Route Details

First train

06:13

Last train

23:20

Departure station

Retford

Arrival station

Dronfield

Journey time

59 minutes

Distance

35 km

Price

BHD 7.690*

Train operators

Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Retford to Dronfield

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Retford to Dronfield can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Retford to Dronfield, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Retford to Dronfield ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Retford to Dronfield train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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Retford to Dronfield Train prices and times

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