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Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Retford takes 1h 6m 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 6m
Duration
37 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)42 min • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains53 min • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)43 min • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)32 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)44 min • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 4m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull Trains46 min • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)41 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)44 min • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 4m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull Trains46 min • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)41 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)43 min • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains1h 1m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)40 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)40 min • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains46 min • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)41 min • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)42 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)44 min • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 4m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull Trains46 min • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)41 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)44 min • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 4m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull Trains46 min • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)41 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Retford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 37.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Retford via Doncaster in around 1h 15m.

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