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Wellingborough to Retford trains

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The average train between Wellingborough and Retford takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Wellingborough 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 2m
Duration
203 mi
Distance
£81
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Wellingborough to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Wellingborough and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wellingborough is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 34m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains2h 49m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 44m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains2h 47m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains2h 49m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 44m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains2h 47m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains2h 49m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 44m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains2h 47m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains2h 45m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 44m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains2h 46m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 42m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains2h 28m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 27m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains2h 49m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 44m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull Trains2h 47m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wellingborough 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.

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  • Distance: 202.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Wellingborough to Retford via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 1m.

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