The average train between Retford and Market Harborough takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Retford to Market Harborough. 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 every 3 hours between Retford and Market Harborough. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Market Harborough at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Retford to Market Harborough? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Market Harborough. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Market Harborough station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Retford to Market Harborough train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Market Harborough train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Market Harborough station.
Book your Retford to Market Harborough train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), East Midlands Railways and Hull Trains.
The distance between Retford and Market Harborough is 93.9 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Market Harborough via Grantham and Nottingham in around 2h 32m.