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Retford to Milton Keynes trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Milton Keynes takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Milton Keynes. 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 19m
Duration
188 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain train York - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 19m
£42–104

Retford to Milton Keynes train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Milton Keynes. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Milton Keynes at 2:46 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains3h 3m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast2h 21m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast2h 24m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 18m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast2h 13m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 25m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast2h 23m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast2h 13m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 25m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast2h 23m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford to Milton Keynes? 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.

Map of how to get from Retford to Milton Keynes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 188.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Retford, England and Milton Keynes, England?

You can take a train from Retford to Milton Keynes Central via King's Cross and London Euston in around 2h 19m.

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