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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Retford
Cheapest price
$195
Average price
$241
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
326 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Retford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Retford will cost around $241 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $195.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Retford without transferring at least once.
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6:30 AM3h10Edinburgh9:40 AMRetford$1951One-way1 transfer- 8:30 AM3h11Edinburgh11:41 AMRetford$1951One-way1 transfer
- 10:30 AM3h10Edinburgh1:40 PMRetford$1951One-way1 transfer
- 12:31 PM3h45Edinburgh4:16 PMRetford$1951One-way1 transfer
- 4:30 PM3h45Edinburgh8:15 PMRetford$1951One-way1 transfer
- 5:37 AM2h57Edinburgh8:34 AMRetford$2621One-way1 transfer
- 8:00 AM3h04Edinburgh11:04 AMRetford$2621One-way1 transfer
- 10:00 AM3h05Edinburgh1:05 PMRetford$2621One-way1 transfer
- 12:00 PM3h05Edinburgh3:05 PMRetford$2621One-way1 transfer
- 2:00 PM3h05Edinburgh5:05 PMRetford$2621One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Edinburgh to Retford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Retford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 202 miles (326 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 50m Average total duration 18h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Retford:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Retford costing on average $90 (€74).
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Retford costing on average $98 (€81).
Other travel options to Retford take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Bus takes on average 18h 20m.
You'll arrive about 1h 47m sooner (3h 10m by train vs 4h 57m by car). Tickets start at around $98 (€81) compared to roughly $83 (€68) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Retford train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Retford trains for today, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G80049 · L01631 | On time 10:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h06 | 1:06 PM Retford station (RET) | 1 transfer | |
C01942+ W04508 | On time 10:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h10 | 1:40 PM Retford station (RET) | 1 transfer | |
| G80061 · C01918 | On time 12:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h06 | 3:06 PM Retford station (RET) | 1 transfer | |
| C02007+W04511 | On time 12:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h46 | 4:16 PM Retford station (RET) | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 23 | |||||
| 5:37 AM Edinburgh | 2h57 | 8:34 AM Retford | 1 transfer | |
| 6:30 AM Edinburgh | 3h10 | 9:40 AM Retford | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Retford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Retford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $63 (€52) but you can travel from only $35 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 20:34. The fastest train covers the 202 miles (326 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 202 miles (326 km) |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€52) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 5:37 AM |
Last train 8:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from Edinburgh to Retford trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between Edinburgh and Retford from $35 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
London North Eastern Railway
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Retford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Retford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Retford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Retford
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 13:00 Saturday 08:00 - 13:00 Sunday 08:20 - 13:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Advance booking is advisable
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Station Office on Platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 1 opening hours Mon - Sat 05:30 -21:30, Sun 08:30 - 21:30 Platform 2 opening hours Mon - Sat 05:30 - 22:00, Sun 08:30 - 22:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: north end of Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
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