Train Manchester to Retford from £36 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Retford takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 12m
Duration: 66 mi
Distance: £36
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 15m

£24–48

Manchester to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Retford. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Retford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, June 5, 2026

2:39 PM → 4:17 PM
1h 38m • 1 change
3:39 PM → 5:15 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
4:09 PM → 6:18 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
5:09 PM → 7:15 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, June 6, 2026

7:08 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:19 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:18 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 11:20 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

9:05 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
10:09 AM → 12:21 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
12:13 PM → 2:16 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

7:39 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:18 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 11:20 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 12:16 PM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

7:39 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:18 AM
1h 39m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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