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Leicester to Retford Station trains

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The average train between Leicester and Retford Station takes 2h 28m 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 28m
Duration
89 mi
Distance
£45
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 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 56m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited7h 12m • 1 change

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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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 88.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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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