Holyhead to Retford Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Retford takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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.

5h 39m
Duration: 189 mi
Distance: £77
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 23m

£61–107

Holyhead to Retford train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Holyhead and Retford. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Retford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:02 PM → 6:24 AM
Arrives next day
10h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:18 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:16 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:18 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:16 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:56 AM → 10:18 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
5:59 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:16 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:46 AM → 1:23 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
2:30 PM → 7:22 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:18 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:16 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:18 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:16 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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