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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Retford
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
4 h 6 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Retford will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh for Retford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 326 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 36 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.
9:004h06Edinburgh13:06Retford£731One-way0 changes- 10:304h36Edinburgh15:06Retford£821One-way0 changes
- 9:004h06Edinburgh13:06Retford£731One-way0 changes
- 10:304h36Edinburgh15:06Retford£821One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £26. 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 coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 326 km
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£73 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price |
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* |
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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 £47 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 20:34. The fastest train covers the 326 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 326 km |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 5:37 |
Last train 20:34 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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 £26. 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: Edinburgh to Retford train
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
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and 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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