Train Spalding to Retford from £31 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Spalding and Retford takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 59 min. The train service runs several times per day from Spalding 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 46m
Duration: 79 mi
Distance: £31
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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1h 56m

£26–39

Spalding to Retford train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Spalding and Retford. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spalding is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 1, 2026

7:10 PM → 8:13 PM
1h 3m • 1 change
10:37 PM → 7:24 AM
Arrives next day
8h 47m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 2, 2026

8:00 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 11:10 AM
1h • 1 change
12:10 PM → 1:11 PM
1h 1m • 1 change
2:10 PM → 3:10 PM
1h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 3, 2026

8:00 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 11:10 AM
1h • 1 change
12:10 PM → 1:11 PM
1h 1m • 1 change
2:10 PM → 3:10 PM
1h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

8:00 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 11:10 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 1:10 PM
1h • 1 change
2:11 PM → 3:10 PM
59 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

8:00 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 11:10 AM
1h • 1 change
12:10 PM → 1:11 PM
1h 1m • 1 change
2:10 PM → 3:10 PM
1h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

8:00 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 11:10 AM
1h • 1 change
12:10 PM → 1:11 PM
1h 1m • 1 change
2:10 PM → 3:10 PM
1h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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