Train Retford to Wakefield from £15 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Wakefield takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Wakefield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

55 min
Duration: 37 mi
Distance: £15
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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41 min

£10–24

Retford to Wakefield train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Wakefield. 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 Wakefield at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:26 AM → 8:01 AM
35 min • 1 change
7:31 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 9:33 AM
43 min • 1 change
9:13 AM → 10:04 AM
51 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:21 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
11:13 AM → 12:05 PM
51 min • 1 change
1:13 PM → 2:05 PM
52 min • 1 change
2:30 PM → 3:04 PM
34 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:26 AM → 8:01 AM
35 min • 1 change
7:31 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 9:33 AM
44 min • 1 change
9:13 AM → 10:04 AM
51 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:26 AM → 8:01 AM
35 min • 1 change
7:31 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 9:33 AM
44 min • 1 change
9:13 AM → 10:04 AM
51 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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