Retford to Leicester Trains

Retford to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Leicester takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Leicester. 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 24m
Duration: 89 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 8m

£39–67

Retford to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Leicester. 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 Leicester at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:18 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:18 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:18 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:18 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 3m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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