Train Retford to Sleaford from £22 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Sleaford takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train service runs several times per day from Retford to Sleaford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 30m
Duration: 50 mi
Distance: £22
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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1h 37m

£18–30

Retford to Sleaford train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Retford and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:41 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 8:54 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 9:54 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:41 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 8:54 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 9:54 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:41 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 8:54 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 9:54 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:05 AM → 9:59 AM
54 min • 1 change
9:13 AM → 10:53 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 12:54 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
1:46 PM → 2:54 PM
1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:41 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 8:54 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 9:54 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:41 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 8:54 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 9:54 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:41 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 8:54 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 9:54 AM
1h 42m • 1 change

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