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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
£46
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 11:41 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 Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited10h 45m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 6m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 29m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 20m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 8m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 8m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 10m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 8m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Retford Station? 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Retford Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 88.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Retford Station, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Retford via Sheffield in around 2h 28m.

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