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Retford to Wigan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Wigan takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Wigan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 54m
Duration
94 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain train Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Warrington Centraltrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 5m
£29–61

Retford to Wigan train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Wigan at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast8h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 6m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford to Wigan? 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.

Map of how to get from Retford to Wigan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 94.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Retford, England and Wigan, England?

You can take a train from Retford to Wigan North Western via Sheffield, Warrington Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 3h 5m.

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