Train Luton to Retford from £68 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Luton and Retford takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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 11m
Duration: 168 mi
Distance: £68
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 41m

£55–104

Luton to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Luton and Retford. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Retford at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:29 PM → 9:43 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
8:56 PM → 11:02 PM
2h 6m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:50 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
5:08 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:50 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
5:08 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:50 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
5:08 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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