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Bournemouth to Retford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Retford takes 4h 30m 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.

4h 30m
Duration
248 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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4h 20m
£69–149

Bournemouth to Retford train times

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 10:08 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 10m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 18m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains4h 10m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 8m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains4h 10m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 8m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains4h 10m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 8m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains4h 10m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 8m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 248.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Retford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 4h 20m.

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