Train Liverpool to Retford from £55 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Retford takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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.

3h 1m
Duration: 100 mi
Distance: £55
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 8m

£35–73

Liverpool to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Retford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:51 PM → 4:18 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 5:15 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
3:19 PM → 6:18 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
4:19 PM → 7:15 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:49 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:49 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:49 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:49 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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