The average train between Rugby and Retford takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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.
Trains run hourly between Rugby and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Retford. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Retford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Rugby to Retford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Retford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Rugby to Retford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rugby and Retford is 107.9 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Retford via London Euston and King's Cross in around 3h 13m.