Train Kettering to Retford from £92 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Kettering and Retford takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering 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.

2h 55m
Duration: 210 mi
Distance: £92
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 10m

£76–127

Kettering to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Kettering and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 11:10 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 11:10 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 11:10 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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