Oxford to Retford Trains

Oxford to Retford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Oxford and Retford takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford 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.

3h 18m
Duration: 204 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 9m

£56–114

Oxford to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Oxford and Retford. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Retford at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:08 PM → 11:02 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:11 AM → 7:24 AM
7h 13m • 2 changes
5:20 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:11 AM → 7:24 AM
7h 13m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:53 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 1:11 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
11:28 AM → 2:24 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
12:29 PM → 3:11 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
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