Retford to Chester Trains

Retford to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Chester takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Chester. 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 5m
Duration: 105 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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3h 6m

£33–67

Retford to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

11:59 AM → 3:06 PM
3h 6m • 3 changes
12:59 PM → 4:07 PM
3h 7m • 3 changes
1:59 PM → 5:05 PM
3h 5m • 3 changes
2:38 PM → 5:42 PM
3h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:18 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 6m • 3 changes
9:59 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:18 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 6m • 3 changes
9:59 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:18 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford to Chester? 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.

Trip Overview

Train via Crewe

Retford to Chester train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

11:59 AM → 3:06 PM

12:59 PM → 4:07 PM

1:59 PM → 5:05 PM

2:38 PM → 5:42 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:18 AM → 10:07 AM

7:59 AM → 11:13 AM

9:00 AM → 12:06 PM

9:59 AM → 1:06 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:18 AM → 10:07 AM

7:59 AM → 11:13 AM

9:00 AM → 12:06 PM

9:59 AM → 1:06 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:18 AM → 10:07 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Retford to Sheffield

Train from Sheffield to Stockport

Train from Stockport to Crewe

Train from Retford to Sheffield

Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester

Retford to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

Train via Crewe

Retford to Chester train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

11:59 AM → 3:06 PM

12:59 PM → 4:07 PM

1:59 PM → 5:05 PM

2:38 PM → 5:42 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:18 AM → 10:07 AM

7:59 AM → 11:13 AM

9:00 AM → 12:06 PM

9:59 AM → 1:06 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:18 AM → 10:07 AM

7:59 AM → 11:13 AM

9:00 AM → 12:06 PM

9:59 AM → 1:06 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:18 AM → 10:07 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Retford to Sheffield

Train from Sheffield to Stockport

Train from Stockport to Crewe

Train from Retford to Sheffield

Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester

Train trips from Retford

Train trips to Chester

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