Portsmouth to Retford Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Retford takes 4h 21m 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.

4h 21m
Duration: 214 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 2m

£56–122

Portsmouth to Retford train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Portsmouth and Retford. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:35 PM → 10:20 AM
Arrives next day
12h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:37 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 2:24 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
11:37 AM → 3:11 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:43 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:43 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:43 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:43 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:43 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
9:51 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Retford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Retford, England?

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 2m.

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