The average train between Bridlington and Retford takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Bridlington 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 Bridlington and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bridlington is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Retford at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bridlington to Retford. However, there are services departing from Bridlington station and arriving at Retford station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Bridlington to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bridlington station.
Bridlington to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Bridlington to Retford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Hull Trains.
The distance between Bridlington and Retford is 98 km. The road distance is 142 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Bridlington to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 1h 40m.