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The average train between Retford and Northampton takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Northampton. 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 53m
Duration
204 mi
Distance
£70
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 Northamptontrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 59m
£46–119

Retford to Northampton train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Northampton at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains3h 28m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains3h 37m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 54m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 43m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 34m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 54m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 43m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 34m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 54m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 43m • 1 change

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    Hull TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 34m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford to Northampton? 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 Northampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 204.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Northampton via King's Cross and London Euston in around 2h 59m.

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