The average train between Retford and Scunthorpe takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Scunthorpe. 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 Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Retford to Scunthorpe train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Scunthorpe train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Scunthorpe station.
Book your Retford to Scunthorpe train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and Hull Trains.
The distance between Retford and Scunthorpe is 34.4 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Scunthorpe via Doncaster in around 1h 8m.