The train between Cardiff and Retford takes 4h 13m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Cardiff 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 on demand between Cardiff and Retford. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 13m.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Retford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Retford station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Cardiff to Retford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Retford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Retford station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Retford is 254.9 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Retford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 13m.