The average train between Milton Keynes and Retford takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Milton Keynes 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 hourly between Milton Keynes and Retford. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Retford at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Retford. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at Retford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Milton Keynes to Retford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Milton Keynes to Retford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Milton Keynes to Retford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Retford is 142.9 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Retford via London Euston and King's Cross in around 2h 51m.