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The average train between Retford and Bolton takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 6m
Duration
76 mi
Distance
£32
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain train Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 21m
£23–48

Retford to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Bolton at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford to Bolton? 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.

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  • Distance: 76.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Bolton via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 21m.

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