The average train between Loughborough and Retford takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Loughborough 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 Loughborough and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loughborough is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Retford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 35m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Loughborough to Retford? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Retford. However, there are services departing from Loughborough station and arriving at Retford station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Loughborough to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Loughborough (Leics) station.
Loughborough to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Loughborough to Retford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Loughborough and Retford is 64.1 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Retford via Sheffield in around 2h 18m.