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The average train between Retford and Liverpool takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Liverpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 17m
Duration
100 mi
Distance
£44
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain train Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 54m
£30–64

Retford to Liverpool train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 41m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 41m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 41m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford to Liverpool? 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 Liverpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 99.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Liverpool Lime Street via Sheffield in around 2h 54m.

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