Manchester to Retford Trains

Manchester to Retford trains

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The average train between Manchester and Retford takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 5m
Duration: 65 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Hourly
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2h 12m

£19–41

Manchester to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Retford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:41 AM → 1:23 PM
1h 42m • 1 change
12:17 PM → 2:16 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
1:44 PM → 3:23 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
2:43 PM → 4:21 PM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:18 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:20 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:18 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:20 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:18 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:20 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.

Manchester to Retford trains

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Manchester to Retford train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:41 AM → 1:23 PM

12:17 PM → 2:16 PM

1:44 PM → 3:23 PM

2:43 PM → 4:21 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:16 AM

7:43 AM → 9:16 AM

8:43 AM → 10:18 AM

9:43 AM → 11:20 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:16 AM

7:43 AM → 9:16 AM

8:43 AM → 10:18 AM

9:43 AM → 11:20 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:16 AM

7:43 AM → 9:16 AM

8:43 AM → 10:18 AM

9:43 AM → 11:20 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Retford, England?

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield

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Manchester to Retford train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:41 AM → 1:23 PM

12:17 PM → 2:16 PM

1:44 PM → 3:23 PM

2:43 PM → 4:21 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:16 AM

7:43 AM → 9:16 AM

8:43 AM → 10:18 AM

9:43 AM → 11:20 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:16 AM

7:43 AM → 9:16 AM

8:43 AM → 10:18 AM

9:43 AM → 11:20 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:16 AM

7:43 AM → 9:16 AM

8:43 AM → 10:18 AM

9:43 AM → 11:20 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Retford, England?

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield

Train trips from Manchester

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