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.
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 10:00 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.


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5h 5m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Plymouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Retford to Plymouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Plymouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Retford to Plymouth train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Retford and Plymouth is 394.8 km. The road distance is 587 km.
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.