Retford to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Cardiff takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 29m
Duration: 285 mi
Distance: £119
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 59m

£89–176

Retford to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:20 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:12 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:12 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:12 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:41 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
9:46 AM → 1:36 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:35 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
11:06 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:12 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford to Cardiff? 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.

What companies run services between Retford, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Retford to Cardiff Central via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 59m.

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