Manchester to Retford Station Trains

Manchester to Retford Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Retford Station takes 2h 6m 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.

2h 6m
Duration: 65 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

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2h 12m

£19–41

Manchester to Retford Station train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Retford Station. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Retford Station at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:43 PM → 4:17 PM
1h 34m • 1 change
3:43 PM → 5:15 PM
1h 32m • 1 change
4:13 PM → 6:18 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
5:13 PM → 7:15 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 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 Friday, October 16, 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 Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 4m • 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

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