Train Wakefield to Retford from £15 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Retford takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 32 min. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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 5m
Duration: 37 mi
Distance: £15
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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1h 12m

£10–24

Wakefield to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Retford at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:53 PM → 1:40 PM
47 min • 1 change
2:23 PM → 3:05 PM
42 min • 1 change
3:22 PM → 4:16 PM
53 min • 1 change
4:22 PM → 5:05 PM
43 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:13 AM → 5:57 AM
44 min • 1 change
5:45 AM → 6:39 AM
54 min • 1 change
6:33 AM → 7:19 AM
46 min • 1 change
7:28 AM → 8:09 AM
41 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:13 AM → 5:57 AM
44 min • 1 change
5:45 AM → 6:39 AM
54 min • 1 change
6:33 AM → 7:19 AM
46 min • 1 change
7:28 AM → 8:09 AM
41 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:13 AM → 5:57 AM
44 min • 1 change
5:45 AM → 6:49 AM
1h 4m • 1 change
6:33 AM → 7:19 AM
46 min • 1 change
7:28 AM → 8:09 AM
41 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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