The average train between Retford and Bournemouth takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Bournemouth. 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 Retford and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Bournemouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Retford to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Retford to Bournemouth train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Retford and Bournemouth is 296.3 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Bournemouth via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 12m.