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Bedford to Retford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Retford takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford 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 30m
Duration
188 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
2h 47m
£50–113

Bedford to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Retford. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Retford at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 187.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Retford via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 47m.

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