Train Northampton to Retford from £73 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Northampton and Retford takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 51m
Duration: 204 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 18m

£59–126

Northampton to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Northampton and Retford. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Northampton is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Retford at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

12:18 PM → 3:10 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 3:23 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
2:18 PM → 5:11 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
2:48 PM → 5:31 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

4:14 AM → 7:24 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
6:39 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

4:14 AM → 7:24 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
6:39 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

4:14 AM → 7:24 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
6:39 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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