Train Retford to Sunderland from £56 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Sunderland takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Sunderland. 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 57m
Duration: 141 mi
Distance: £56
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Retford to Sunderland train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Retford and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, June 5, 2026

7:31 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
11:12 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 2:23 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, June 6, 2026

7:26 AM → 9:24 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
11:12 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

10:21 AM → 1:06 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
11:13 AM → 2:06 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 4:06 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
2:30 PM → 5:07 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

7:31 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
11:12 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 2:23 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

7:31 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
11:12 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 2:23 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford to Sunderland? 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 Sunderland.

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Distance: 140.8 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Two other operators also service this route.

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