The average train between Portsmouth and Retford takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Retford. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Retford. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Retford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Portsmouth to Retford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Retford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Portsmouth to Retford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Retford is 280.7 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Retford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 4h 1m.