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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotherham and Retford takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham to Retford. 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 29m
Duration
30 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Rotherham to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Rotherham and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Retford at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedHull Trains56 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)45 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)46 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull Trains56 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)46 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull Trains1h 1m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)50 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)46 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)46 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull Trains1h 1m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)50 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)46 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)46 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull Trains1h 1m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)50 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)46 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)46 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull Trains1h 1m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)50 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)46 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)48 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull Trains1h 1m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)49 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)46 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)47 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull Trains51 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)46 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)46 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotherham to Retford? 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 Rotherham to Retford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 29.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Retford via Doncaster in around 1h 29m.

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