Retford to Wakefield by train

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Overview: trains from Retford to Wakefield

Find the key information for travelling by train from Retford to Wakefield, 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 06:56 View journey
Last train 23:34 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 31m View journey
Distance (km) 55
Trains / day 14 View all
Cheapest journey US$16.50 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 6m
Train operators 2

Taking the train from Retford to Wakefield

So you’re considering going from Retford to Wakefield by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train travel between Retford and Wakefield: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Retford to Wakefield:

  • Cheapest tickets: US$16.50

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 4 and a half months in advance.

Retford to Wakefield train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Retford to Wakefield is at 06:56 and the last is at 23:17. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:56 and the last one is at 23:34. You can expect 14 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 11 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Retford to Wakefield

Trains can complete this route in as little as 31 minutes. The total distance travelled is 55 kilometres.

How far in advance Retford and Wakefield tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Retford and Wakefield are available 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Maximising your travels to Wakefield

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Wakefield.

FAQs about the train journey from Retford to Wakefield

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

The train journey from Retford to Wakefield covers 55 kilometres in total.

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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.