The average train between Glasgow and Retford takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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 twice daily between Glasgow and Retford. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Retford at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Retford. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Retford station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Glasgow to Retford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Glasgow to Retford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Glasgow to Retford train tickets online with ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Glasgow and Retford is 354.3 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Retford via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 50m.