Scarborough to Retford by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Scarborough to Retford? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 113 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Scarborough and Retford

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$31.05, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Scarborough to Retford train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 06:34.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:46.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 06:47.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 22:46.

  • 25 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 9 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Scarborough to Retford

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 33 minutes, crossing a total distance of 113 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Scarborough to Retford trains

Tickets for travel to Retford along this route are available for purchase 3 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn more about train travel from Scarborough to Retford

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Retford city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the journey from Scarborough to Retford by train?

The total distance between Scarborough and Retford by train is 113 kilometres.

What is the Scarborough to Retford train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs US$31.05. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Scarborough to Retford?

Tickets for this journey become available 3 months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Scarborough to Retford by train?

The fastest journey is 1 hour and 33 minutes.