The average train between Retford and Halifax takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Halifax. 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 Retford and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Halifax at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Halifax station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Retford to Halifax train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Retford to Halifax train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Retford to Halifax train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and Hull Trains.
The distance between Retford and Halifax is 74.3 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Halifax via Doncaster and Leeds in around 1h 37m.