Leicester to Retford Station Trains

Leicester to Retford Station trains

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The average train between Leicester and Retford Station takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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.

2h 29m
Duration: 89 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 28m

£43–66

Leicester to Retford Station train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Retford Station. 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 Station 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.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

2:07 PM → 4:17 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
3:06 PM → 5:15 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
4:06 PM → 6:18 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
5:07 PM → 7:15 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 10:24 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:51 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:07 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:15 AM → 12:21 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 2:16 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
1:13 PM → 3:23 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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