The average train between Retford and Whitley Bay takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Whitley Bay. 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 Whitley Bay. 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 Whitley Bay at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Retford to Whitley Bay? 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 Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Retford to Whitley Bay train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Retford to Whitley Bay train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Whitley Bay station.
The distance between Retford and Whitley Bay is 193.8 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Whitley Bay via Leeds, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 7m.