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Trip Overview

The average train between Stoke-on-Trent and Retford takes 3h 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
Duration
91 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Stoke-on-Trent to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Stoke-on-Trent and Retford. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, 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. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 24m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 24m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 24m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 24m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 24m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 11m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 24m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 24m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 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.

Map of how to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Retford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 91.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Stoke-on-Trent, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Retford via Stockport and Sheffield in around 2h 56m.

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