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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Retford takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston 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.

1h 37m
Duration
67 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Boston to Retford train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Boston and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Retford at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains1h 31m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 43m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 31m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 16m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains1h 50m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains1h 17m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 16m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains1h 50m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains1h 17m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 16m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains1h 50m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains1h 17m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 16m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains1h 50m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains1h 16m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains2h 6m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains1h 33m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 40m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 16m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains1h 50m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains1h 17m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains1h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Retford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Boston to Retford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 67.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Boston, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Boston to Retford via Grantham in around 2h 11m.

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