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The average train between Retford and Hastings takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Hastings. 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 16m
Duration
220 mi
Distance
£96
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford

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  1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
  3. Take the train from Ashford International to Hastingstrain train
3h 54m
£68–139

Retford to Hastings train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Hastings. 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 Hastings at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSouthern4h 2m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSouthern4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Hull TrainsSoutheasternSouthern3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSouthern9h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSouthern3h 10m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSouthern3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsSoutheasternSouthern3h 49m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSouthern3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSouthern3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsSoutheasternSouthern3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsSoutheasternSouthern3h 59m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSouthern4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSouthern3h 12m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSouthern3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsSoutheasternSouthern3h 49m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSouthern3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSouthern3h 12m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSouthern3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsSoutheasternSouthern3h 49m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)SoutheasternSouthern3h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford to Hastings? 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.

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  • Distance: 220.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Hastings via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 54m.

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