The average train between Hatfield and Retford takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Hatfield 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 Hatfield and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hatfield is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Retford at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hatfield to Retford. However, there are services departing from Hatfield station and arriving at Retford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Hatfield to Retford train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Hatfield (Herts) station.
Hatfield to Retford train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Hatfield to Retford train tickets online with Great Northern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Hull Trains.
The distance between Hatfield and Retford is 180 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from Hatfield (Herts) to Retford via King's Cross in around 2h 33m.