Retford to Peterborough by train

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Overview: trains from Retford to Peterborough

Find the key information for travelling by train from Retford to Peterborough, 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 05:50 View journey
Last train 21:32 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 37m View journey
Distance (km) 95
Trains / day 21 View all
Cheapest journey CA$25.35 View journey
Avg journey time 44m
Train operators 3

From Retford to Peterborough by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Retford to Peterborough by train. With 21 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train travel between Retford and Peterborough: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Retford to Peterborough:

  • Cheapest tickets: CA$25.35

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance: CA$29

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance: CA$33

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Train timetable for travel between Retford and Peterborough

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Retford to Peterborough by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:51

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 21:32

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:50

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 21:31

  • Average number of daily trains: 21 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 36 minutes

How long does the train from Retford to Peterborough take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 37 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 95 kilometres.

When are tickets between Retford and Peterborough available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Retford and Peterborough can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making your Retford to Peterborough travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Peterborough.

FAQs about the train journey from Retford to Peterborough

Want to know more about your journey from Retford to Peterborough? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Retford and Peterborough is 95 kilometres.

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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.