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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Retford to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$194
Average price
$194
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
326 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Retford to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Retford to Edinburgh will cost around $194 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $194.
Of the 1 trains that leave Retford for Edinburgh on Tue, Dec 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 326 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 3 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Retford to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Retford to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €56, and a flight costs an average of €36.
Distance: 202 miles (326 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
€80 Average price Cheapest | €86 Average price |
4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Retford to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Retford to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:56 AM Retford | 3h16 | 11:12 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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LNER operates all train services from Retford to Edinburgh. Omio is the only official third party seller for LNER tickets.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Retford to Edinburgh
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Trains from Retford to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $70 (€56) but you can travel from only $45 (€36) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 20:14. The fastest train covers the 202 miles (326 km) distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 202 miles (326 km) |
Average train duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€56) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 20:14 |
Train companies: LNER from Retford to Edinburgh trainsLNER trains will get you between Retford and Edinburgh from $45 (€36). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Retford to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Retford to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Retford to Edinburgh
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- 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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HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
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- 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.
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