The cheapest and fastest trains from Mansfield to Retford
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mansfield to Retford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mansfield to Retford will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
To travel from Mansfield to Retford you need to make at least one change.
5:511h24Mansfield7:15Retford£121One-way1 change
7:021h14Mansfield8:16Retford£121One-way1 change
8:021h14Mansfield9:16Retford£121One-way1 change
9:021h16Mansfield10:18Retford£121One-way1 change
10:021h18Mansfield11:20Retford£121One-way1 change
19:031h12Mansfield20:15Retford£121One-way1 change
12:021h13Mansfield13:15Retford£121One-way1 change
13:021h13Mansfield14:15Retford£121One-way1 change
16:021h13Mansfield17:15Retford£121One-way1 change
18:021h13Mansfield19:15Retford£121One-way1 change
Live departures
Mansfield to Retford train times
The table below shows live departures for Mansfield to Retford trains for today, Monday 22 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:02 Mansfield | 1h26 | 22:28 Retford | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 23 June | |||||
![]() | 5:51 Mansfield | 1h24 | 7:15 Retford | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:02 Mansfield | 1h14 | 8:16 Retford | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mansfield to Retford
Trains from Mansfield to Retford run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 5:50 |
Last train 22:04 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
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FAQs: Mansfield to Retford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mansfield 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Mansfield and Retford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 14:00 Saturday 07:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access to both platforms via ramps with shallow gradients. Step free access between platforms is via a subway. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located inside the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located inside the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located inside the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses and coaches depart from the 'Sports Direct' lay-by at the back of the station.
- 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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