The average train between Perth and Retford takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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 Perth and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Retford at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Perth 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 Perth to Retford. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Retford station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Perth to Retford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Retford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Perth to Retford train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Perth and Retford is 376.9 km. The road distance is 496 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Retford via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 5h 38m.