Stafford to Retford Trains

Stafford to Retford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stafford and Retford takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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 22m
Duration: 107 mi
Distance: £58
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Stafford to Stockporttrain
Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain
Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain

3h 6m

£39–81

Stafford to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Stafford and Retford. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Retford at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stafford 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.