Manchester Airport (MAN) to Retford Trains

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Retford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Retford takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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.

2h 32m
Duration: 75 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 36m

£28–59

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Retford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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.