The average train between Holyhead and Retford takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Holyhead and Retford. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Retford. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Retford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Holyhead to Retford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Retford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Holyhead to Retford train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Holyhead and Retford is 245.1 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Retford via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield in around 5h 19m.
