Trains from Bradford to Retford

Bradford to Retford train information

The journey from Bradford, situated in England and Retford, which is in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

There are 47 miles from Bradford to Retford. Taking the train is often the quickest option to get to Retford from Bradford, and it’s also more environmentally friendly than driving your car or flying.

Prices can vary depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Bradford to Retford train tickets

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Best prices for Bradford to Retford trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Bradford and Retford by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Retford to Bradford and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Bradford - Retford train tickets

The easiest way to spend less on your Bradford Retford train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Bradford to Retford? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Bradford Retford ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Bradford to Retford (one way journey).

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey