Train Boston to Retford from £32 | Tickets & Timetables

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: £32
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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2h 13m

£26–43

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 Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:51 PM → 8:32 PM
1h 41m • 1 change
7:53 PM → 9:43 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
8:54 PM → 11:02 PM
2h 7m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:13 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 10:43 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 12:10 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 1:22 PM
1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:13 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 10:43 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 12:10 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 1:22 PM
1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:13 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 10:42 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 12:10 PM
1h 16m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 1:22 PM
1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

12:51 PM → 2:24 PM
1h 33m • 1 change
3:50 PM → 5:31 PM
1h 40m • 1 change
5:53 PM → 7:42 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
7:47 PM → 9:43 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:13 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 10:43 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 12:10 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 1:22 PM
1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:13 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 10:43 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 12:10 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 1:22 PM
1h 29m • 1 change
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