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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Retford takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 20m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
2h 59m
£58–132

Reading to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Retford. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Retford at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 176.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Retford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 59m.

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