The average train between Guildford and Retford takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Guildford 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 Guildford and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Retford. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Retford station via Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Guildford to Retford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Retford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Guildford to Retford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Guildford and Retford is 233.4 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Retford via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 17m.