Train Retford to Northampton from £78 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Northampton takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Northampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 53m
Duration: 204 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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£63–138

Retford to Northampton train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Northampton. 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 Northampton at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

6:41 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:56 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:56 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 9, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:56 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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