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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Retford takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. 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.

3h 51m
Duration
220 mi
Distance
£81
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 44m
£58–127

Southampton to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Retford. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 13m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 10m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 11m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 54m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 13m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 54m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 13m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 54m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 13m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Retford? 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 Southampton to Retford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

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 44m.

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