The average train between Retford and Derby takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Derby. 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 Derby. 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 Derby at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Derby. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Derby station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Retford to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Retford to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Retford to Derby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Retford and Derby is 56.9 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Derby via Sheffield in around 1h 21m.