The average train between Bournemouth and Retford takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 hourly between Bournemouth and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Retford. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Retford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Bournemouth to Retford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Retford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Bournemouth to Retford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Retford is 296.3 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Retford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 4h 22m.