Trains from Portsmouth to Retford

Portsmouth to Retford train information

• There are many train companies across the country & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you can see the trains from Portsmouth in England to Retford in England as well as the train operator for this journey.
• The duration to travel to Retford from Portsmouth can vary depending if your train is direct or with changes. There are 174 miles between both cities.
• Fares can change quickly. We recommend you to launch a search to see the latest available offers.

Best prices for Portsmouth to Retford train tickets

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Best prices for Portsmouth to Retford trains

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

Discount Portsmouth - Retford train tickets

The best way to pay less on your Portsmouth Retford train ticket must be to have a railcard. While regional railcards exist in some areas, National railcards enable you to make savings on most rail fares across the United Kingdom. Everyone is eligible to at least one of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

Why should I buy 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

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