The average train between Retford and Chester takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Chester. 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 Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Chester station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Retford to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Retford to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Retford to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Retford and Chester is 130.5 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Chester via Sheffield, Stockport, and Crewe in around 3h 7m.