- Distance: 252.2 mi
- Duration: 3h 1m
The average train between Edinburgh and Retford takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Edinburgh and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Retford at 9:39 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Retford station. Services depart twice daily, and operate 4 times a week. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.
Edinburgh to Retford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Retford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Retford station.
Book your Edinburgh to Retford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Edinburgh and Retford is 326.4 km. The road distance is 406 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Retford once daily. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 3h.
