Train Chester to Retford from £51 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Retford takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

3h 46m
Duration: 105 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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3h 20m

£35–76

Chester to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Retford at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

9:36 PM → 6:24 AM
Arrives next day
8h 48m • 3 changes
11:02 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
9h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 20m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 20m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 20m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 20m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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