The average train between Scotland and Retford takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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 every 4 hours between Scotland and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Retford at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Scotland 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.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Retford. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Retford station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Scotland to Retford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Scotland to Retford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Scotland to Retford train tickets online with ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Scotland and Retford is 434.8 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Retford via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 4h 57m.