Retford to Ipswich Trains

Retford to Ipswich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Ipswich takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Retford to Ipswich. 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 22m
Duration: 143 mi
Distance: £70
Average price: Every 4 hours
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3h 14m

£56–89

Retford to Ipswich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Retford and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 9:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:06 AM → 1:27 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
1:07 PM → 3:27 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
3:07 PM → 5:27 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
5:07 PM → 7:28 PM
2h 21m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
1:07 PM → 3:27 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
1:07 PM → 3:27 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
1:07 PM → 3:27 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
1:07 PM → 3:27 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
1:07 PM → 3:27 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 1:27 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
1:07 PM → 3:27 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Retford to Ipswich train times

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:06 AM → 1:27 PM

1:07 PM → 3:27 PM

3:07 PM → 5:27 PM

5:07 PM → 7:28 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:27 AM

9:07 AM → 11:28 AM

11:07 AM → 1:28 PM

1:07 PM → 3:27 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:27 AM

9:07 AM → 11:28 AM

11:07 AM → 1:28 PM

1:07 PM → 3:27 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:27 AM

9:07 AM → 11:28 AM

11:07 AM → 1:28 PM

1:07 PM → 3:27 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:27 AM

9:07 AM → 11:28 AM

11:07 AM → 1:28 PM

1:07 PM → 3:27 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:27 AM

9:07 AM → 11:28 AM

11:07 AM → 1:28 PM

1:07 PM → 3:27 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:27 AM

9:08 AM → 11:27 AM

11:07 AM → 1:27 PM

1:07 PM → 3:27 PM

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