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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Preston takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Preston. 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 24m
Duration
96 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Retford to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Preston. 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 Preston at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 8m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford to Preston? 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.

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  • Distance: 96.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Preston via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 57m.

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