The average train between Leeds and Retford takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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 Leeds and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Retford at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Retford. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Retford station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Leeds to Retford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Retford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Retford station.
Book your Leeds to Retford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Hull Trains and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leeds and Retford is 66.2 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Retford via Doncaster in around 1h 25m.