Retford to Plymouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Plymouth takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 56m
Duration: 365 mi
Distance: £159
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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5h 33m

£119–236

Retford to Plymouth train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

3:07 PM → 8:21 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
4:17 PM → 10:10 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 10:18 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:07 PM → 12:32 AM
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5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:10 AM
5h 7m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 12:14 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 1:04 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:10 AM
5h 7m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 12:14 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 1:04 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:12 AM
5h 12m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 12:16 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 2:12 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:13 AM → 2:11 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 3:10 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
11:06 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
1:07 PM → 6:30 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:10 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 12:14 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 1:04 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:10 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 12:14 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 1:04 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford to Plymouth? 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.

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

You can take a train from Retford to Plymouth via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 33m.

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