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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Retford to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$201
Average price
$242
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
14
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 $242 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $201.
Of the 14 trains that leave Retford for Edinburgh on Fri, May 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 326 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
On Fri, May 08 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.
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7:26 AM3h01Retford10:27 AMEdinburgh$2011One-way0 transfers
12:12 PM3h19Retford3:31 PMEdinburgh$2031One-way1 transfer- 1:24 PM4h04Retford5:28 PMEdinburgh$2031One-way1 transfer
- 3:24 PM4h06Retford7:30 PMEdinburgh$2031One-way1 transfer
- 5:38 PM3h53Retford9:31 PMEdinburgh$2031One-way1 transfer
- 7:26 AM3h01Retford10:27 AMEdinburgh$2011One-way0 transfers
- 9:13 AM3h14Retford12:27 PMEdinburgh$2721One-way1 transfer
- 11:12 AM3h15Retford2:27 PMEdinburgh$2721One-way1 transfer
- 1:12 PM3h15Retford4:27 PMEdinburgh$2721One-way1 transfer
- 3:12 PM3h16Retford6:28 PMEdinburgh$2721One-way1 transfer
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 $107. 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 $107, and a flight costs an average of $119.
Distance: 202 miles (326 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$107 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Retford to Edinburgh:
A train is $12 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Retford to Edinburgh costing on average $119 (€95).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 15m.
You'll arrive about 1h 50m sooner (3h 15m by train vs 5h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $107 (€85) compared to roughly $85 (€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.
Direct services run with London North Eastern Railway.
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
Retford to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Retford to Edinburgh trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:12 PM Retford | 3h19 | 3:31 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, May 8 | |||||
| 7:26 AM Retford | 3h01 | 10:27 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:31 AM Retford | 3h59 | 11:30 AM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
| 9:13 AM Retford | 3h14 | 12:27 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
| 11:12 AM Retford | 3h15 | 2:27 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Retford to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Retford to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $107 (€85) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 20:14. The fastest train covers the 202 miles (326 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 202 miles (326 km) |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $107 (€85) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 25m |
First train 5:36 AM |
Last train 8:14 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway from Retford to Edinburgh trainsLondon North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Retford and Edinburgh from $107 (€85). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
London North Eastern Railway
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.
popular train stations
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.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 00:10 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- 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 in the Waiting Shelter/Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station
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