Train Cardiff to Retford from £128 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Retford takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 25m
Duration: 285 mi
Distance: £128
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 24m

£106–202

Cardiff to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

3:18 PM → 7:30 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
4:21 PM → 8:13 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
5:50 PM → 9:43 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
7:18 PM → 11:02 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:11 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:11 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:11 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:07 AM → 9:11 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Retford.

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Distance: 285.1 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Retford, England?

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 24m.

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