Train Sleaford to Retford from £22 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Sleaford and Retford takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train service runs several times per day from Sleaford 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 12m
Duration: 50 mi
Distance: £22
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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1h 47m

£18–31

Sleaford to Retford train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Sleaford and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Retford at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:36 AM → 7:29 AM
53 min • 1 change
9:16 AM → 10:43 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 12:10 PM
53 min • 1 change
12:17 PM → 1:22 PM
1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:36 AM → 7:29 AM
53 min • 1 change
9:16 AM → 10:43 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 12:10 PM
53 min • 1 change
12:17 PM → 1:22 PM
1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:36 AM → 7:29 AM
53 min • 1 change
9:16 AM → 10:42 AM
1h 26m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 12:10 PM
53 min • 1 change
12:17 PM → 1:22 PM
1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

1:15 PM → 2:24 PM
1h 9m • 1 change
4:14 PM → 5:31 PM
1h 16m • 1 change
6:17 PM → 7:42 PM
1h 25m • 1 change
8:11 PM → 9:43 PM
1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:36 AM → 7:29 AM
53 min • 1 change
9:16 AM → 10:43 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 12:10 PM
53 min • 1 change
12:17 PM → 1:22 PM
1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:36 AM → 7:29 AM
53 min • 1 change
9:16 AM → 10:43 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 12:10 PM
53 min • 1 change
12:17 PM → 1:22 PM
1h 5m • 1 change
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