The average train between Manchester and Retford Station takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Retford Station. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Retford Station at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Retford Station. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Retford Station station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Manchester to Retford Station train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Retford Station train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Manchester to Retford Station train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Manchester and Retford Station is 87.4 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Retford via Sheffield in around 2h 10m.