Chester to Retford Trains

Chester to Retford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Retford takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

3h 49m

Duration

105 mi

Distance

£44

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Chester to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Retford. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Retford at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:56 PM → 9:33 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
9:52 PM → 9:22 AM
Arrives next day
11h 30m • 2 changes
11:23 PM → 10:20 AM
Arrives next day
10h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:42 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
12:36 PM → 3:23 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
1:36 PM → 4:21 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:02 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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