The average train between Retford and Durham takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Retford to Durham. 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 every 4 hours between Retford and Durham. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Durham at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Durham. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Durham station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Retford to Durham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Durham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Durham station.
Book your Retford to Durham train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Retford and Durham is 166.9 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Durham via York in around 1h 31m.