The average train between Retford and Newcastle-under-Lyme takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Newcastle-under-Lyme. 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme. 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Newcastle-under-Lyme. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Newcastle-under-Lyme station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Retford to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Retford to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Retford to Newcastle-under-Lyme train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Retford and Newcastle-under-Lyme is 93.2 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Stoke-on-Trent via Sheffield and Stockport in around 2h 20m.