Retford to Ashford Trains

Retford to Ashford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Ashford takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Ashford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 32m
Duration: 194 mi
Distance: £92
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 27m

£68–131

Retford to Ashford train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Ashford at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

10:01 PM → 7:15 AM
Arrives next day
9h 14m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
8:36 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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