Train Retford to Sunderland from £56 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Sunderland takes 2h 53m 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 53m
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 11:04 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

5:38 PM → 8:04 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:15 PM → 11:07 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
11:04 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
7h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 26, 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 Wednesday, May 27, 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 Thursday, May 28, 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 Friday, May 29, 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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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: 140.9 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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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