The average train between Chesterfield and Retford takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from Chesterfield 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 hourly between Chesterfield and Retford. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Retford at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Retford. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at Retford station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Chesterfield to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chesterfield station.
Chesterfield to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Chesterfield to Retford train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Chesterfield and Retford is 32.5 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Chesterfield to Retford via Sheffield in around 1h 36m.