The average train between Retford and Loughborough takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Loughborough. 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 Loughborough. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Loughborough at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Loughborough station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Retford to Loughborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Retford to Loughborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Loughborough (Leics) station.
Book your Retford to Loughborough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Retford and Loughborough is 64.1 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Loughborough (Leics) via Sheffield in around 2h 11m.