Train Derby to Retford from £33 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Retford takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 38m
Duration: 59 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 47m

£26–44

Derby to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Retford. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Retford at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

9:00 AM → 10:18 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 10:24 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 11:20 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 12:16 PM
1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

12:18 AM → 6:24 AM
6h 6m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 10:18 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

12:18 AM → 6:24 AM
6h 6m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 10:18 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

12:09 AM → 6:24 AM
6h 14m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 23m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 10:18 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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