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Retford to Windermere trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Windermere takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Retford to Windermere. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 3m
Duration
146 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain train
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
  3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
4h 39m
£44–93

Retford to Windermere train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Retford and Windermere. 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 Windermere at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited8h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 21m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 21m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 21m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 21m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 21m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford to Windermere? 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.

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  • Distance: 146.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Windermere via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 39m.

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