Retford to Skegness Trains

Retford to Skegness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Skegness takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Retford to Skegness. 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 29m
Duration: 91 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness

2h 46m

£38–62

Retford to Skegness train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Retford and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 5:47 PM which arrives into Skegness at 7:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

9:46 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
11:46 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
1:46 PM → 3:54 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
4:17 PM → 7:02 PM
2h 44m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:41 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:41 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:41 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:41 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:41 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:54 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:54 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:05 AM → 10:59 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 11:53 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
1:46 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
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