Train Nottingham to Retford from £25 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Nottingham and Retford takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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.

1h 26m
Duration: 56 mi
Distance: £25
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Grantham

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1h 54m

£20–35

Nottingham to Retford train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Nottingham and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Retford at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

9:37 PM → 11:16 PM
1h 39m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

9:19 AM → 10:20 AM
1h 1m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 2:24 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 5:31 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
4:37 PM → 5:46 PM
1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
9:37 AM → 10:43 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 12:10 PM
1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

6:00 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
9:37 AM → 10:43 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 12:10 PM
1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

6:00 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
9:37 AM → 10:43 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 12:10 PM
1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 9, 2026

6:00 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
9:37 AM → 10:43 AM
1h 6m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 12:10 PM
1h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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