Retford to Manchester Trains

Retford to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Manchester takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Manchester. 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 20m
Duration: 65 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Hourly
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1h 50m

£20–41

Retford to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Manchester. 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 Manchester at 5:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:50 PM → 2:35 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
1:50 PM → 3:35 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 4:35 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
3:48 PM → 5:35 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:18 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:18 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:18 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford to Manchester? 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.

Retford to Manchester trains

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Retford to Manchester train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:50 PM → 2:35 PM

1:50 PM → 3:35 PM

2:50 PM → 4:35 PM

3:48 PM → 5:35 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:18 AM → 9:05 AM

7:59 AM → 10:05 AM

9:00 AM → 11:05 AM

9:59 AM → 12:05 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:18 AM → 9:05 AM

7:59 AM → 10:05 AM

9:00 AM → 11:05 AM

9:59 AM → 12:05 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:18 AM → 9:05 AM

7:59 AM → 10:05 AM

9:00 AM → 11:05 AM

9:59 AM → 12:05 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Retford to Sheffield

Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly

Retford to Manchester trains

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Retford to Manchester train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:50 PM → 2:35 PM

1:50 PM → 3:35 PM

2:50 PM → 4:35 PM

3:48 PM → 5:35 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:18 AM → 9:05 AM

7:59 AM → 10:05 AM

9:00 AM → 11:05 AM

9:59 AM → 12:05 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:18 AM → 9:05 AM

7:59 AM → 10:05 AM

9:00 AM → 11:05 AM

9:59 AM → 12:05 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:18 AM → 9:05 AM

7:59 AM → 10:05 AM

9:00 AM → 11:05 AM

9:59 AM → 12:05 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Retford to Sheffield

Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly

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