The average train between Skegness and Retford takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Skegness 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 4 hours between Skegness and Retford. The earliest departure is at 8:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Retford at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Retford. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Retford station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Skegness to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Skegness to Retford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Hull Trains and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Skegness and Retford is 87.4 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Retford via Grantham in around 2h 46m.