The average train between Torquay and Retford takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Torquay 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 every 2 hours between Torquay and Retford. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Retford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Torquay 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 Torquay to Retford. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Retford station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Torquay to Retford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Retford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Torquay to Retford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Torquay and Retford is 364 km. The road distance is 469 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £130–200 and the journey takes 4h 12m.