The average train between Market Harborough and Retford takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Market Harborough 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 every 2 hours between Market Harborough and Retford. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Market Harborough is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Retford at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Market Harborough to Retford. However, there are services departing from Market Harborough station and arriving at Retford station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Market Harborough to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Market Harborough station.
Market Harborough to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Market Harborough to Retford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Hull Trains.
The distance between Market Harborough and Retford is 93.9 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Market Harborough to Retford via Nottingham and Grantham in around 3h 7m.