The average train between Retford and Southampton takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Southampton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Retford to Southampton train services, operated by Hull Trains, depart from Retford station.
Retford to Southampton train services, operated by Hull Trains, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Retford to Southampton train tickets online with Hull Trains, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Retford and Southampton is 270.7 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Southampton Central via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 29m.