The average train between Southport and Retford takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Southport 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 Southport and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Retford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Southport 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southport to Retford. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Retford station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Southport to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Southport to Retford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Southport and Retford is 141.4 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Retford via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 3h 49m.