The average train between Oakham and Retford takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Oakham 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 every 4 hours between Oakham and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oakham is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Retford at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oakham to Retford. However, there are services departing from Oakham station and arriving at Retford station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Oakham to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oakham station.
Oakham to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Oakham to Retford train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Oakham and Retford is 73.8 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Oakham to Retford via Peterborough in around 2h 3m.