Exeter to Retford Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Retford takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 46m
Duration: 313 mi
Distance: £132
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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4h 32m

£102–196

Exeter to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Retford. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Retford at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:53 PM → 11:16 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
8:52 PM → 10:20 AM
Arrives next day
13h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:30 AM → 1:11 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
1:06 PM → 5:14 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
2:06 PM → 7:14 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:24 AM
6h 17m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 1:11 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:24 AM
6h 17m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 1:11 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:24 AM
6h 17m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 1:11 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:24 AM
6h 17m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 1:11 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:24 AM
6h 17m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 1:11 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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.

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Retford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 32m.

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