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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Wellingborough to Retford. However, there are services departing from Wellingborough station and arriving at Retford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Wellingborough to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Wellingborough station.
Wellingborough to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Wellingborough to Retford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Hull Trains.
The distance between Wellingborough and Retford is 114.6 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Wellingborough to Retford via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h.