The average train between Retford and Goole takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 42 min. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Goole. 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 Goole. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Goole at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Goole. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Goole station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Retford to Goole train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Goole train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Goole station.
Book your Retford to Goole train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and Hull Trains.
The distance between Retford and Goole is 42.6 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Goole via Doncaster in around 59 min.