The average train between Hastings and Retford Station takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Hastings to Retford Station. 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 Hastings and Retford Station. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Retford Station at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Retford Station. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Retford Station station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Hastings to Retford Station train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hastings station.
Hastings to Retford Station train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Hastings to Retford Station train tickets online with Southern, Southeastern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hastings and Retford Station is 292.7 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a train from Hastings to Retford via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 3h 47m.