Train Swindon to Retford from £93 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Retford takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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.

2h 56m
Duration: 218 mi
Distance: £93
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 14m

£76–147

Swindon to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Swindon and Retford. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Retford at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 11:10 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

3:11 AM → 7:24 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
5:28 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

3:11 AM → 7:24 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
5:28 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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