The average train between Retford and Oxford takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Oxford. 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 Oxford. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Oxford at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Oxford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Retford to Oxford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Oxford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Retford to Oxford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Retford and Oxford is 175.8 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Oxford via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 58m.