The average train between Newark on Trent and Retford takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Newark on Trent 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 Newark on Trent and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark on Trent is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark on Trent to Retford. However, there are services departing from Newark on Trent station and arriving at Retford station via Lincoln Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Newark on Trent to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Newark Castle station.
Newark on Trent to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Newark on Trent to Retford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Newark on Trent and Retford is 29.6 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a train from Newark Castle to Retford via Lincoln Central in around 1h 45m.