Train Rotherham to Retford from £12 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotherham and Retford takes 1h 30m 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 30m
Duration: 30 mi
Distance: £12
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 21m

£10–19

Rotherham to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Rotherham and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:01 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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:19 AM → 8:09 AM
50 min • 1 change
8:19 AM → 9:05 AM
46 min • 1 change
9:19 AM → 11:04 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 11:41 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:01 AM → 6:49 AM
47 min • 1 change
6:18 AM → 7:19 AM
1h 1m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 8:09 AM
50 min • 1 change
8:19 AM → 9:05 AM
46 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:01 AM → 6:49 AM
47 min • 1 change
6:18 AM → 7:19 AM
1h 1m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 8:09 AM
50 min • 1 change
8:19 AM → 9:05 AM
46 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:01 AM → 6:49 AM
47 min • 1 change
6:18 AM → 7:19 AM
1h 1m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 8:09 AM
50 min • 1 change
8:19 AM → 9:05 AM
46 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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