Train Sunderland to Retford from £51 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Retford takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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.

3h 5m
Duration: 141 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
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Sunderland to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Retford. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Retford at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, April 17, 2026

7:31 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:04 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, April 18, 2026

7:31 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 11:04 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, April 19, 2026

10:14 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 1:41 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
1:14 PM → 3:40 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, April 20, 2026

7:31 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:04 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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.

Map of how to get from Sunderland to Retford.

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Distance: 140.8 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Retford, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Two other operators also service this route.

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