Bradford to Retford Trains

Bradford to Retford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bradford and Retford takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford 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 13m
Duration: 56 mi
Distance: £23
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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£15–33

Bradford to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Bradford and Retford. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bradford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Retford at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1:31 PM → 3:05 PM
1h 34m • 2 changes
2:31 PM → 4:16 PM
1h 45m • 2 changes
3:31 PM → 5:05 PM
1h 34m • 2 changes
5:31 PM → 7:05 PM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:26 AM → 5:57 AM
5h 30m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:26 AM → 5:57 AM
5h 30m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 8:09 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:26 AM → 5:57 AM
5h 30m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 8:08 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 9:06 AM
1h 29m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 9:41 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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