Retford to Aberdeen by train

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Overview: trains from Retford to Aberdeen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Retford to Aberdeen, 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 23:34 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 53m View journey
Distance (km) 432
Trains / day 11 View all
Cheapest journey €191.94 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 15m
Train operators 4

Retford to Aberdeen by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Retford to Aberdeen? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 432 kilometres.

Train cost between Retford to Aberdeen

Getting from Retford to Aberdeen by rail typically costs €191.94, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Retford to Aberdeen daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Aberdeen on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 11 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 07:52: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:19: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 07:52: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:34: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 37 minutes: frequency of train departures

Travel time and distance between Retford and Aberdeen

The route’s fastest journey takes 5 hours and 53 minutes, covering a total of 432 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Retford and Aberdeen?

You can secure tickets for travel between Retford and Aberdeen up to 4 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn even more about travelling from Retford to Aberdeen by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Aberdeen.

FAQs about the train journey from Retford to Aberdeen

Want to know more about your journey from Retford to Aberdeen? 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 Aberdeen covers 432 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.