Train Holyhead to Retford from £87 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Retford takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. 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 43m
Duration: 189 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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5h 19m

£64–131

Holyhead to Retford train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Holyhead and Retford. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Retford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

2:48 PM → 8:15 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
7:48 PM → 6:24 AM
Arrives next day
10h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4:44 AM → 9:16 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
12:48 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:44 AM → 9:16 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
12:48 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

4:44 AM → 9:16 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
12:48 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

4:44 AM → 9:16 AM
4h 32m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
12:48 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
8:48 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
1:48 PM → 7:15 PM
5h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

7:17 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
9:38 AM → 3:23 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
11:48 AM → 4:21 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
12:47 PM → 5:17 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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