Train Edinburgh to Retford from £90 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Retford takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 51m
Duration: 252 mi
Distance: £90
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Edinburgh to Retford train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Retford at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 21, 2026

5:30 PM → 9:07 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
6:30 PM → 9:55 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
9:00 PM → 5:48 AM
Arrives next day
8h 48m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 22, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:04 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 23, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:04 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 24, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:04 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, April 25, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 11:04 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Retford.

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Distance: 252.1 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Retford, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route.

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