Train Edinburgh to Retford Station from £106 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Retford Station takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Retford Station. 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 56m
Duration: 252 mi
Distance: £106
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Edinburgh to Retford Station train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Retford Station. The earliest departure is at 1:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Retford Station at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

1:12 AM → 5:48 AM
4h 36m • 1 change
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
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Departing Tuesday, June 2, 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 Wednesday, June 3, 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, June 4, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Retford Station? 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 Station.

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Distance: 252.2 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route.

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