The average train between Shipley and Retford takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Shipley 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 Shipley and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shipley is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Retford at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shipley 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 Shipley to Retford. However, there are services departing from Shipley station and arriving at Retford station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Shipley to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Shipley station.
Shipley to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Shipley to Retford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Hull Trains.
The distance between Shipley and Retford is 78.7 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Shipley to Retford via Leeds and Doncaster in around 1h 53m.