The average train between Aberdeen and Retford takes 7h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Retford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Aberdeen and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Retford at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Retford. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Retford station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
Aberdeen to Retford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Retford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Aberdeen to Retford train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Retford is 431.2 km. The road distance is 610 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Retford via Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster in around 6h 47m.