The average train between Retford and Lowestoft takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Retford to Lowestoft. 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 Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Retford to Lowestoft? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Lowestoft station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Retford to Lowestoft train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Lowestoft train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Lowestoft station.
Book your Retford to Lowestoft train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Retford and Lowestoft is 203.8 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Lowestoft via Peterborough and Norwich in around 4h 18m.