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The average train between Preston and Retford takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 hourly between Preston and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Retford at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 4m • 2 changes2h 31m • 2 changes2h 30m • 2 changes2h 26m • 2 changes
3h 9m • 2 changes2h 35m • 2 changes2h 32m • 2 changes2h 29m • 2 changes2h 29m • 2 changes2h 30m • 2 changes2h 29m • 2 changes2h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Preston 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 Preston to Retford. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Retford station via Manchester Piccadilly station and Sheffield station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Preston to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Retford station.
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The distance between Preston and Retford is 126.3 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Retford via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield in around 3h 26m.
