Cambridge to Retford Trains

Cambridge to Retford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Retford takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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 14m
Duration: 107 mi
Distance: £56
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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2h 24m

£42–69

Cambridge to Retford train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cambridge and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Retford at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:10 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 1:11 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:10 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 1:11 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:10 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 1:11 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:10 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 1:11 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:10 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 1:11 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:10 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 1:10 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

11:00 AM → 1:11 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 3:11 PM
2h 11m • 1 change

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