Bedford to Retford Trains

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: £86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 47m

£60–121

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.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

8:10 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:10 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 1:11 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:12 AM → 7:24 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
4:42 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:06 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:12 AM → 7:24 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
4:42 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:06 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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