Train Manchester to Retford from £31 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Retford takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. 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 5m
Duration: 65 mi
Distance: £31
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

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2h 14m

£23–48

Manchester to Retford train times

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 11:58 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.

Departing Saturday, April 25, 2026

7:43 PM → 9:33 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
11:13 PM → 9:12 AM
Arrives next day
9h 59m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, April 26, 2026

8:12 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:09 AM → 11:14 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
10:14 AM → 12:21 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
11:41 AM → 1:18 PM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:18 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:20 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:18 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:20 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:18 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:20 AM
1h 37m • 1 change

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