The average train between Plymouth and Retford takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Retford. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Retford. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Retford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Plymouth to Retford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Retford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Retford station.
Book your Plymouth to Retford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Plymouth and Retford is 394.8 km. The road distance is 587 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Retford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 32m.