The average train between Exeter and Retford takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and Retford. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:52 PM which arrives into Retford at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Retford. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Retford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Exeter to Retford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Retford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Retford station.
Book your Exeter to Retford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Retford is 338.7 km. The road distance is 504 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Retford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 32m.