The average train between Leicester and Retford takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Retford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Retford. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Retford station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Leicester to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Leicester to Retford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leicester and Retford is 77 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Retford via Sheffield in around 2h 27m.