The average train between Goole and Retford takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is a train service every few hours from Goole 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 Goole and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Goole is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Retford at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Goole to Retford. However, there are services departing from Goole station and arriving at Retford station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Goole to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Goole station.
Goole to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Goole to Retford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Hull Trains.
The distance between Goole and Retford is 42.6 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Goole to Retford via Doncaster in around 1h 18m.