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The average train between Manchester and Retford takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Retford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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1h 42m • 1 change2h 4m • 1 change1h 33m • 1 change1h 35m • 1 change1h 37m • 1 change2h 4m • 1 change1h 33m • 1 change1h 35m • 1 change1h 37m • 1 change2h 4m • 1 change1h 33m • 1 change1h 35m • 1 change1h 37m • 1 change2h 4m • 1 change1h 33m • 1 change1h 35m • 1 change1h 37m • 1 change2h 4m • 1 change1h 33m • 1 change1h 35m • 1 change1h 37m • 1 change2h 1m • 1 change2h 4m • 1 change1h 35m • 1 change1h 37m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Retford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Retford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly station and arriving at Retford station via Sheffield station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Manchester to Retford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Retford station.
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The distance between Manchester and Retford is 87.6 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Retford via Sheffield in around 2h 17m.
