The average train between Southampton and Retford takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 hourly between Southampton and Retford. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Retford. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Retford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Southampton to Retford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Retford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Southampton to Retford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Retford is 270.7 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Retford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 3h 46m.