The average train between Scunthorpe and Retford takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe to Retford. 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 every 2 hours between Scunthorpe and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Retford at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Retford. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Retford station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Scunthorpe to Retford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scunthorpe station.
Scunthorpe to Retford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Retford train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Retford is 34.4 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Retford via Doncaster in around 1h 22m.