The average train between Halifax and Retford takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax 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 Halifax and Retford. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Retford at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Halifax 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.
No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Retford. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Retford station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Halifax to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Halifax to Retford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Hull Trains.
The distance between Halifax and Retford is 74.3 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Retford via Leeds and Doncaster in around 2h 26m.