Stoke-on-Trent to Retford Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Stoke-on-Trent and Retford takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Stoke-on-Trent 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 3m
Duration: 91 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Stockporttrain
Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain
Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain

2h 51m

£27–58

Stoke-on-Trent to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Stoke-on-Trent and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Retford at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:21 PM → 8:15 PM
1h 54m • 2 changes
7:21 PM → 9:33 PM
2h 12m • 2 changes
9:49 PM → 6:24 AM
Arrives next day
8h 34m • 2 changes
11:59 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
8h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:21 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 11:20 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
10:21 AM → 12:16 PM
1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:49 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 11:20 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
10:21 AM → 12:16 PM
1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:52 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 2:16 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
1:11 PM → 3:23 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
2:21 PM → 4:21 PM
2h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:21 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 11:20 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
10:21 AM → 12:16 PM
1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:21 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 11:20 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
10:21 AM → 12:16 PM
1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:21 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 11:20 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
10:21 AM → 12:16 PM
1h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stoke-on-Trent 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.