The average train between Retford and Hastings takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. 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.
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 10:00 PM which arrives into Hastings at 7:11 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Hastings station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Retford to Hastings train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Hastings train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Hastings station.
Book your Retford to Hastings train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Retford and Hastings is 293.2 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Hastings via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 54m.