Retford to Darlington by train

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Overview: trains from Retford to Darlington

Find the key information for travelling by train from Retford to Darlington, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 07:52 View journey
Last train 21:28 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 140
Trains / day 7 View all
Cheapest journey AU$229.22 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 10m
Train operators 2

Retford to Darlington train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Retford to Darlington by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Retford to Darlington take around 1 hour and 5 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 140 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Retford is scheduled to depart at around  07:52. The last departure is usually at around 18:00 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Retford at around 07:54, with the last train leaving at around 21:28. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 7 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 19 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$229.22.

We think any time is a great time to visit Darlington, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Darlington.

Is there a direct train from Retford to Darlington?

Yes, there is a direct train from Retford to Darlington.

How long does it take to travel from Retford to Darlington?

The Retford to Darlington train travel takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Retford to Darlington train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Darlington leaving Retford at around 07:52 and the last train leaving at around 18:00 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Retford at around 07:54, with the final departure at 21:28.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.