Train Retford to Exeter from £141 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Exeter takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Exeter. 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 50m
Duration: 313 mi
Distance: £141
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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4h 19m

£117–230

Retford to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Exeter. 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 Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

3:07 PM → 7:15 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
4:17 PM → 9:09 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 9:14 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
7:07 PM → 11:32 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:08 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:08 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:08 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford to Exeter? 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.

Map of how to get from Retford to Exeter.

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Distance: 313.3 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Retford, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Retford to Exeter St Davids via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 19m.

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